Hatching shipped Serama eggs and I’m stressing

[Banty crazy]

Hi everyone! I have shipped Serama eggs in the incubator and today is day 21. Well later today will be a full 21 days. So far there aren’t any pips! That I can see! On day 16 i candled them before lockdown and most looked good but I only saw one move. I’m VERY tempted to open it slightly to feel for pips but I can’t decide. I’m also tempted to candle some again so I can remove any that have died! I have a Brinsea incubator and even after removing the top for a few minutes, it only takes a couple minutes to get back up to the correct temperature and humidity. I don’t want to miss a pip and not increase humidity. I sure could use some advice. I’ve hatched many different kinds of eggs over the years but these tiny eggs are stressing me out. What would you do?

 

[AltonaAcres]

My shipped Seramas pipped/hatched on day 22-23

 

[AltonaAcres]

You can/should candle for internal pips so you know if one has been struggling for too long and needs assistance. Internal pips look like a moving/breathing shadow/layer on the the air cell

 

[Banty crazy]

My shipped Seramas pipped/hatched on day 22-23

That’s good to know! Thanks so much

 

[Banty crazy]

You can/should candle for internal pips so you know if one has been struggling for too long and needs assistance. Internal pips look like a moving/breathing shadow/layer on the the air cell

Ok I think I’ll candle them quickly just to see what they’re doing. But it won’t tell me how long one might have been into the air cell.

 

[AltonaAcres]

Yes, but if they still haven't externally pipped by tomorrow around noon, you'll know something needs done.

 

[AltonaAcres]

As long as you go quickly and maybe add a wet sponge to bring the humidity back up, you'll be fine candling quickly. Just be gentle, and don't jar the eggs.