HELP! broody died eggs are dying

[aart]

No to that too. I think i did but ive no idea where it is.

Is there a pharmacy close by you coould go and get one?

 

[Spiderduck]

Is there a pharmacy close by you coould go and get one?

Could be. However is there a point now?

The eggs if they got cold-got cold.

My lamp isnt warm enough for all the eggs. So just hoping a few might hatch

 

[Windy_Acres]

I know it worries you! Wish I could say the right thing to convince you it'd be okay- I've often picked them up at this stage (love to show off the little peeps from within!), and they all still hatch. But, since you aren't comfortable with it, no worries- really, you'd only be satisfying your own curiosity at this point, knowing how many are alive, and how close to hatch. It wouldn't change much either way.

Hoping you get at least 2, so they can have a friend!

 

[rebrascora]

Having perhaps got chilled when the broody died, that could well delay their hatch and particularly if you are struggling to maintain the heat on all of them now..... but better a bit too cool than too hot and cook them. I would give them a few extra days before giving up on them. I know what you mean by possibly imagining that peep. Let's hope it was real! Good luck!

 

[Spiderduck]

Yes i know!

I could swear i heard it peep.

I did have a chick before which was rejected by its mother purely because it was yellow and the rest were black!

Anyway i did take the 2 yellow ones off her but one didnt make it. I presume it was ill.

The one that did had my family as its family. So was perfectly fine of not a bit annoying.

 

[Spiderduck]

Having perhaps got chilled when the broody died, that could well delay their hatch and particularly if you are struggling to maintain the heat on all of them now..... but better a bit too cool than too hot and cook them. I would give them a few extra days before giving up on them. I know what you mean by possibly imagining that peep. Let's hope it was real! Good luck!

Ahh yes.

I will wait a few more days just in case.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I'm very sorry to hear about you broody. That's unfortunate.

Your eggs may be fine. An egg can cool down for an extended amount of time and the embryo will still likely be alright. At the stage your eggs are at, the chicks will be producing more heat from internal pip onwards.

HP is referring to heat production.

The HP increases continuously from internal pipping until hatch (Wu et al., 2001; Tzschentke, 2008).
https://academic.oup.com/ps/article/92/3/620/1568871

As long as you don't drop an egg while candling, you do not need to be worried about handling, candling or moving the eggs. It is best if you wash your hands prior to handling them. But some people do candle their eggs lockdown, I am one of them. It's more important to get rid of the mites as mentioned earlier.

Regarding the temperature, it's important to have a thermometer so your eggs do not get too hot. If you have a smaller clear plastic container with a clear lid, or an aquarium with a glass top on it, it should be easy to use a light to warm the air inside the container where a damp paper towel can be used to keep the humidity stable. I use a regular 60 W spotlight/floodlight for newly hatched chicks. The heat is directed better below than a regular bulb.

I've hatched 4 wild duck eggs brought home by my husband. We know they were cold for at least one whole day plus (I forgot to put them in the incubator until the next day) and possibly 4 days. All four eggs hatched. The embryos were in the final days before hatch. The ducks were healthy, they grew up and they flew south for the winter!

 

[PirateGirl]

I keep checking back in hope of hearing you have a live lil chick. Fingers crossed.

 

[aart]

Could be. However is there a point now?

Regarding the temperature, it's important to have a thermometer so your eggs do not get too hot.

 

[Spiderduck]

I'm very sorry to hear about you broody. That's unfortunate.

Your eggs may be fine. An egg can cool down for an extended amount of time and the embryo will still likely be alright. At the stage your eggs are at, the chicks will be producing more heat from internal pip onwards.

HP is referring to heat production.

The HP increases continuously from internal pipping until hatch (Wu et al., 2001; Tzschentke, 2008).
https://academic.oup.com/ps/article/92/3/620/1568871

As long as you don't drop an egg while candling, you do not need to be worried about handling, candling or moving the eggs. It is best if you wash your hands prior to handling them. But some people do candle their eggs lockdown, I am one of them. It's more important to get rid of the mites as mentioned earlier.

Regarding the temperature, it's important to have a thermometer so your eggs do not get too hot. If you have a smaller clear plastic container with a clear lid, or an aquarium with a glass top on it, it should be easy to use a light to warm the air inside the container where a damp paper towel can be used to keep the humidity stable. I use a regular 60 W spotlight/floodlight for newly hatched chicks. The heat is directed better below than a regular bulb.

I've hatched 4 wild duck eggs brought home by my husband. We know they were cold for at least one whole day plus (I forgot to put them in the incubator until the next day) and possibly 4 days. All four eggs hatched. The embryos were in the final days before hatch. The ducks were healthy, they grew up and they flew south for the winter!

Wow such a lot of great info!

The mites have cleared now. Only a few are left behind. Im curiou as to how they are still here. They dont have a food source?.. however maybe they like the heat. I thought mites die from lack of food...

I will keep checking to see if a chick is born. Even throughout the night. Then see of its okay. However there doesnt seem to be a lot of movement.