Hi. I have a still aired incubator. I am at day 20 and the temperature has thus far been between 99.

[CocoPopz]

Yeah, if it hasn't then you might have to pip it yourself, but try and leave it as long as possible

 

[duckincubation]

You should definitely if not dont be discourage mine took a whole day!

 

[CocoPopz]

Yeah they take their time

 

[CocoPopz]

I've finally got a pip, but it's pipped at the wrong side of the egg, not the fat end, I've never had this before:/ what about you?

 

[Cheecky B]

No pip yet . I candled again and see movement in the air cell. There's no chirping or peeping. I also don't see a shadow of the beak only a piece of the darkness is filled in the air cell. I don't know what to do. Its been over 16 hours since I've seen the small dark filled air cell.

 

[CocoPopz]

Id wait a bit longer, it can take like 24 hour, but the only thing I can think of is it's extended itself into the air cell, so could this mean it's hatching the wrong way like mine? Wait until it's been 24 hour, or if it starts moving less, then make your own small pip where you think the beak is x

 

[Cheecky B]

Thanks for the advice. Feeling down a bit trying to stay positive! Congrats with you're pip though!

 

[CocoPopz]

I'm sure it will hatch in it's own time, these things take ages. Thought this might help
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/9316/intervention-helping-your-chicks-hatch/0_50#post_67555

 

[Cheecky B]

Thank you very much for you're help, comforting and advice. I will wait longer

 

[tsc chicks]

Cocopopz, chick that was pipping yesterday was over half way out last night and dead this morning. The other one that was out is doing great and in its brooder