HELP! Assist Hatching!!

[Farmgirl47]

For reference, this is the incubator I have now. I got it from TSC. It isn't as sturdy as yours probably is though.
Before I started using it this last time, it was up on a shelf in our garage and had been for a good 1.5 years.
During these last two weeks (I had pulled the eggs from the broody hens because one of them had accidentally broken an egg and I was worried the same would happen to the others) it has (usually) maintained a steady temperature.
Please forgive the bad photos, the incubator is up in our barn and the lighting is terrible.

 

[duluthralphie]

I have 4 of those types. They all work well.

They are not as accurate as my Cabinets, but they do the job.

The key to them and any incubator is not opening it too often. I open once in 21 days. I do have the turners in mine.

Keeping the incubators out of direct sunlight or an external heat source. Using a tube to add water to maintain humidity. Of course, as had been mentioned reliable gauges (thermometer and hygrometer).

It is not rocket science if you have patience and a little knowledge. Better luck next time.

 

[Clucklandia]

so it was only 1 day late, for an Emu


all great advice and great with the hygro calibration, but i think @Clucklandia only has the one in the bator right now??

Yeah, but I think it's dead. It's day 24

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Yeah, but I think it's dead. It's day 24

its possible


before you set eggs again, lets get calibrated with new thermos/hygros!

 

[Clucklandia]

For reference, this is the incubator I have now. I got it from TSC. It isn't as sturdy as yours probably is though.
Before I started using it this last time, it was up on a shelf in our garage and had been for a good 1.5 years.
During these last two weeks (I had pulled the eggs from the broody hens because one of them had accidentally broken an egg and I was worried the same would happen to the others) it has (usually) maintained a steady temperature.
Please forgive the bad photos, the incubator is up in our barn and the lighting is terrible.

Yeah, but I think it's dead. It's day 24

Thanks guys! It means a lot that you are helping me out

 

[Clucklandia]

its possible


before you set eggs again, lets get calibrated with new thermos/hygros!

Yes! But we are moving, so it may be awhile. I'm thinking in the meantime, I'll study more

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Yes! But we are moving, so it may be awhile. I'm thinking in the meantime, I'll study more

when you are ready come back and we can help you get better hatches

 

[LittleCLUCKers76]

Hello, I was reading through this thread and I suggest one thing to you.. leave the hatching eggs alone, once you take the turner out/turn it off three days prior to your hatch date you have to resist the urge to peak at eggs and start candeling them. The hatching process is best left un disturbed. The chicks will be healthier if left alone as well. We always leave all eggs and chicks in the incubator until day 21. If one hatches on day 19 we take it out and throw it into the brooder but if you are opening the incubator and letting all the humidified air out the chicks will have more difficulty hatching. The picture you posted on the chick in the egg will likely not be able to hatch on its own. Especially if you have been checking frequently on it thereby opening the incubator and further drying it out. That membrane you see will become hard and the chick will be trapped. I have simply dumped a chick out of an egg before as a last resort if it is chirping but I try to leave some of the shell on so it has some kind of a work out to get free. It promotes muscle growth and healthy development.. hope this helps, good luck

 

[Clucklandia]

Hello, I was reading through this thread and I suggest one thing to you.. leave the hatching eggs alone, once you take the turner out/turn it off three days prior to your hatch date you have to resist the urge to peak at eggs and start candeling them. The hatching process is best left un disturbed. The chicks will be healthier if left alone as well. We always leave all eggs and chicks in the incubator until day 21. If one hatches on day 19 we take it out and throw it into the brooder but if you are opening the incubator and letting all the humidified air out the chicks will have more difficulty hatching. The picture you posted on the chick in the egg will likely not be able to hatch on its own. Especially if you have been checking frequently on it thereby opening the incubator and further drying it out. That membrane you see will become hard and the chick will be trapped. I have simply dumped a chick out of an egg before as a last resort if it is chirping but I try to leave some of the shell on so it has some kind of a work out to get free. It promotes muscle growth and healthy development.. hope this helps, good luck

Thanks for the advice. My chick wouldn't of survived anyway. It was small and deformed.

 

[Clucklandia]

when you are ready come back and we can help you get better hatches

Thanks!