HELP! broody died eggs are dying

[Windy_Acres]

The pip is coming out now. I turned the eggs over. Found a pip. Hopefully it will now hatch...

 

[Windy_Acres]

Being turned the wrong way is no big deal. When did you last hear a peep?

 

[Spiderduck]

Yay thats the spirit! I will update often. If the pip gets bigger...
Cant wait. I was foolish not to check the eggs yesterday!

 

[Hyroler]

I don't know either.do you have empty egg carton?if you do cut lid off carton and place eggs in bottom half carton big end facing up.keep them under light in carton.

 

[Spiderduck]

Being turned the wrong way is no big deal. When did you last hear a peep?

On the 2nd at 10am.
It well over 24 hours so that scares me..

 

[Spiderduck]

I don't know either.do you have empty egg carton?if you do cut lid off carton and place eggs in bottom half carton big end facing up.keep them under light in carton.

I think they are fine as it is. Ther is only one egg pip anyway. So made room for it

 

[Windy_Acres]

Just because the curiosity would be killing me, I'd be tempted to just pick off the loose little bits of shell at the pip- not make the hole bigger at this point, just see if I could see the beak and any movement. I'd use a pin or something, just gentle. Your call, though!

 

[Spiderduck]

Just because the curiosity would be killing me, I'd be tempted to just pick off the loose little bits of shell at the pip- not make the hole bigger at this point, just see if I could see the beak and any movement. I'd use a pin or something, just gentle. Your call, though!

Yeah a bit of the shell came off when i use a paper towel to dampen the egg. I read its important to keep the egg damp.

So the membrane doesnt shink or something. Well i can see no movement or hear anything much.

 

[aart]

Yeah a bit of the shell came off when i use a paper towel to dampen the egg. I read its important to keep the egg damp.

Yes, but water is not the best thing to use, it'll dry right back up. I tiny bit of coconut oil or vaseline or antibiotic ointment work much better.

Here's a guide to assisting if needed.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

Did you read this article......some good info in there even if you don't actually 'assist'.

 

[WVduckchick]

Damp towels or misting/moistening the eggs is counter-productive. It actually draws moisture from inside the shell as it evaporates.

If the pip was not in the air cell, it could take an *extra* 24 hours to zip. Usually they are internally in the air cell for 12-24 hours, then externally pipped for 12-24 hours. So if the internal step was skipped, it may need extra time to absorb.