How long after due date?

[hitnspit]

I'm at day two with no sign of hatching. Do I wait longer or just start over? Thanks

 

[chicklover 1998]

Well how many days have they been in the incubator.

 

[hitnspit]

Going on 30 for ducks and 23 for chickens.

 

[chicklover 1998]

did you candle them?---I guess I'm trying to ask if they are developing correctly.

 

[JadedPhoenix]

I've had chickens hatch on day 25. Never incubated ducks. Of course the hatch on day 25 was after losing power for four days during a snowstorm. As it has already been recommended, candle them to see if your chicks are still alive. If so, give them a couple more days.

 

[hitnspit]

I did. I kept all that looked good. I have done this many times. Never had a hole group not hatch. Very odd.

 

[JadedPhoenix]

It could be that your temps are low. That would delay the hatch.

 

[chicklover 1998]

It could be that your temps are low. That would delay the hatch.

yep X2

 

[hitnspit]

I would agree with the temp thing but it stays pretty tight at 95 to 96.

 

[JadedPhoenix]

That is too low. For one with a fan, you need 99, add about two degrees for still air.