Hatching in egg cartons

[CluckNDoodle]

The babies that was born was all sticky and thick mucus on them. But they seem well now.

Your description of the sticky substance sounds like the humidity was too high during early incubation but if your eggtopsy showed earlier quitters and not fully developed chicks that were stuck then it's possible the cartons were causing issues with the air flow around them. A lot of people that use cartons recommend cutting holes in the bottom to allow for better ventilation.

Do you also use a secondary calibrated thermometer/hygrometer?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/

 

[Taylorpolly]

That makes perfect since tyvm. Last summer I hand turned my eggs and had very good hatches .. So I figured it had something to do with the cartons I wasnt doing something right. Very sad hatch

 

[CluckNDoodle]

That makes perfect since tyvm. Last summer I hand turned my eggs and had very good hatches .. So I figured it had something to do with the cartons I wasnt doing something right. Very sad hatch

I'm sorry! I hope your next hatch goes much more smoothly!