How Long?

[lmdengler]

So if day 21 was Monday (or Tuesday depending on how you count) - how much longer should I wait before I can safely say - the eggs won't be hatching? Out of our 20 - one hatched on Tuesday.

 

[AlleysChicks]

I would tap the bator and listen for chirps. Then I would candle all remaining eggs and look for signs of life. Your bator may be running a bit low on temp.

 

[Athena2344]

I'd give it another 2-3 days... just in case...

 

[Joeschooks]

I'd give it until day 25 and then do the float test.

 

[lmdengler]

I'd give it until day 25 and then do the float test.

What's a float test? Other than the obvious of putting the egg in water.

 

[lmdengler]

I would tap the bator and listen for chirps. Then I would candle all remaining eggs and look for signs of life. Your bator may be running a bit low on temp.

When I candle them - should I be looking for something special - like movement? Sorry to seem dumb about this.

 

[Athena2344]

Veins, a fetus, something inside the egg other than the yolk

 

[Athena2344]

If it is completely dark, that means that there is a chick, so just give it a few more days

 

[Joeschooks]

What's a float test? Other than the obvious of putting the egg in water.

Here's an article which explains the float test http://avianaquamiser.com/posts/float_test_of_egg_viability/

 

[Deryk]

What day did you set them?