Hatching help

[bella330043178]

OK so two days early tells me the temperature has ben way too high throughout.
Too hot and they likely won't survive even if assisted.

ah okay thank you

 

[JaeG]

i’m not actually sure how to check my humidity, i have an old incubator and working on getting a better one.

For next time (hatching is addictive) get yourself an independent thermometer/hygrometer and calibrate it: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/

The ones on incubators are not always reliable.

As long as the membrane under the shell is looking white the humidity should be ok. Maybe add a wet cloth or sponge if you are worried it's too dry in there, but make sure it isn't touching the eggs as that can chill them and draw water out of the egg.

 

[bella330043178]

For next time (hatching is addictive) get yourself an independent thermometer/hygrometer and calibrate it: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/

The ones on incubators are not always reliable.

As long as the membrane under the shell is looking white the humidity should be ok. Maybe add a wet cloth or sponge if you are worried it's too dry in there, but make sure it isn't touching the eggs as that can chill them and draw water out of the egg.

i can’t see much membrane but the part i can see is clear i think? or grey, i can’t really tell. i’m not sure if the membrane under the shell is white or not

 

[bella330043178]

i’m new to backyard chickens so bear with me hahah.

one of my chicks that i’m hatching pipped around this time yesterday and has only made a small marble sized hole in the egg. it has its beak sticking out as well.

i’m starting to worry, anyone have any advice?

also i have a chick that hatched around 7 hours ago, could she help motivate my chick that’s still in the egg?

 

[JaeG]

also i have a chick that hatched around 7 hours ago, could she help motivate my chick that’s still in the egg?

Yes, I'd put it back in the incubator to encourage the other one.

This is an excellent resource to read through - I have it bookmarked and often refer to it. Although it's in the Goose section the information applies to any incubated egg: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/goose-incubation-hatching-guide-completed.491013/

 

[bella330043178]

Yes, I'd put it back in the incubator to encourage the other one.

This is an excellent resource to read through - I have it bookmarked and often refer to it. Although it's in the Goose section the information applies to any incubated egg: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/goose-incubation-hatching-guide-completed.491013/

thank you!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

i’m not actually sure how to check my humidity, i have an old incubator and working on getting a better one.

Humidity is checked with an accurate hygrometer.
Temperature is checked with an accurate thermometer.
Humidity can also be checked with a gram scale. That is actually the most accurate because an incubating egg should ideally lose 13% weight through the 21 days.

 

[bella330043178]

i’m new to backyard chickens so bear with me hahah.

one of my chicks that i’m hatching pipped around this time yesterday and has only made a small marble sized hole in the egg. it has its beak sticking out as well.

i’m starting to worry, anyone have any advice?

here is the best picture i could take of it if that helps

 

[ChickenCanoe]

IMO, the best you can do is keep the humidity as high as possible. Also, IMHO, if temperature was too high throughout and the chick doesn't have the energy to break free, it likely won't make it.
I hope it does for your sake.

If you opt to watch humidity rather than weight loss, I highly recommend this Bluetooth hygrometer.
https://www.amazon.com/Govee-Thermometer-Hygrometer-Bluetooth-Temperature/dp/B07R586J37

 

[bella330043178]

IMO, the best you can do is keep the humidity as high as possible. Also, IMHO, if temperature was too high throughout and the chick doesn't have the energy to break free, it likely won't make it.
I hope it does for your sake.

ah, is there no chance of helping? i in no way want to help if i don’t have to. i’ve only helped a chick once before ( it made it) but it freaked me out because i was scared to kill it hahaha but this chick is important to a friend of mine