Help needed

[Castillochickens]

It's an air sack lots of veins & darkness

Most of the inside of the egg should look dark with veins, the empty space In the fat end of the egg is the air sack where the chick should pip

 

[Castillochickens]

Hi again, will different breeds hatch different times?

Yes, but it takes longer usually due to low temp

 

[Hand Mama]

If there is still movement when you candle there is still hope. When did you start your incubator lockdown?

Hi, they've been in the incubator for 22 days now

 

[Hand Mama]

Yes, but it takes longer usually due to low temp

What's the ideal inside temperature because I'm all confuse with different sites recommending different temperatures

 

[Hand Mama]

Most of the inside of the egg should look dark with veins, the empty space In the fat end of the egg is the air sack where the chick should pip

thank you

 

[Castillochickens]

What's the ideal inside temperature because I'm all confuse with different sites recommending different temperatures

99.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 99.5 to 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit is where I usually keep then range.

 

[Castillochickens]

thank you

Your welcome

 

[Castillochickens]

Hi, they've been in the incubator for 22 days now

Lockdown is usually 3 days before hatch time, day 18 of incubation

 

[Hand Mama]

Thanks for all you advice, just thought I'd let you know I have noises!! It's soo cute & exciting

 

[Castillochickens]

Thanks for all you advice, just thought I'd let you know I have noises!! It's soo cute & exciting

Your welcome, I am glad. If you hear noises it means that they should hatch soon. If more than 24 hours has past after they have pipped (Small hole of the eggshell) you might need to help them or some of them. A lot of people do not recommend helping them, but I have helped two of my chicks before and they are doing great. sometimes when the eggs are too small the chick is somewhat weak to get out completely by themselves. If you need to help some of your chicks be careful, you can create more damage than good if not done carefully enough. But given them at least 24 hours after pipped. Good luck!