Help! Two not hatched!

[chickenladytlt]

This is my first hatch. 5 of 7 hatched right on time and fine. The other 2 are two days over-due. They had chicks in them when candled prior to setting. How long do I wait until giving up?

 

[aoxa]

Did you take the others out?

I would candle again if they are that far overdue. In my experience, the last one out is a rotten egg

 

[chickenladytlt]

Thanks for replying!!!
The others are out and happy ina their new nursery.
I candled them last night. In one I can see a chick, but the air sac is very large. I couldn't see movement, so I suspect it may be dead. Also, that same egg seems weighted -- it will roll to one side -- like one side is heavier. Almost like the chick stopped developing and is stuck on the side.
For the other egg, I can't tell anything when candling. It just looks all full and solid. I am tempted to start chipping away at it, but I don't know...

 

[aoxa]

Thanks for replying!!! 
The others are out and happy ina their new nursery. 
I candled them last night.  In one I can see a chick, but the air sac is very large.  I couldn't see movement, so I suspect it may be dead.  Also, that same egg seems weighted -- it will roll to one side -- like one side is heavier.  Almost like the chick stopped developing and is stuck on the side.
For the other egg, I can't tell anything when candling.  It just looks all full and solid.  I am tempted to start chipping away at it, but I don't know...

If it is not in the internal air cell, there is no hope. If any had a chance and were late, I could see that they've internally pipped and see movement. Never had one hatch after day 22.

I would toss them. If they haven't internally pipped, they won't survive if you chip away at the egg. Sounds like the first one you are describing is shrink-wrapped.

Oh and I am sorry about the chicks It's always sad to lose them. Especially when they make it so far. I've never had 100% hatch rate. Always have a couple that don't hatch. It's how it goes. Sometimes there are deformities.

 

[chickenladytlt]

Okay. Thanks for responding. I am glad that I had 5 out of 7 hatch for my first try, especially with all of the incubation stresses

Having 5 happy chicks is great!

 

[laura625]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/se...ainingthread[]=48726&output=posts&action=disp

 

[aoxa]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/se...ainingthread[]=48726&output=posts&action=disp

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ng-egg-viability-for-late-or-overdue-hatching
Here is the link if you don't want to search for it.

Laura - that really helps. Thanks. I will keep this in mind. Lord knows I've had this situation. :/

 

[laura625]

Thanks for fixing that, aoxa. I think I get how to do it now.