I need to know what I'm doing wrong...

[Artichoke Lover]

They were stored pointy side down for 24 hrs and the website didn't tell me how old they were or how old their parents were. They were delivered by mail. Incubator is stored in the living room with room temperature. I have been candling them on day 7 and day 14 and day 16 (today). I have chicken eggs. Thanks for the help.

Your temp and humidity seem good assuming they have been holding steady.
The problem is likely for damage from shipping. Shipped eggs generally have a lower than normal hatch rate because of how easy it is for them to get damaged. They could have gotten shaken up, too cold, too warm or they could be old.
Do you know how to look for damaged air cells? It’s not a death sentence but it can make hatch more difficult.

 

[chickens 4 life]

Btw, I have bantam eggs, can you tell me how many days are left if I am at day 17 rn?

 

[chickens 4 life]

Your temp and humidity seem good assuming they have been holding steady.
The problem is likely for damage from shipping. Shipped eggs generally have a lower than normal hatch rate because of how easy it is for them to get damaged. They could have gotten shaken up, too cold, too warm or they could be old.
Do you know how to look for damaged air cells? It’s not a death sentence but it can make hatch more difficult.

I think a few that survived had saddled air sacs, but they have been developing and moving actively, hopeful they will hatch!

 

[Artichoke Lover]

Btw, I have bantam eggs, can you tell me how many days are left if I am at day 17 rn?

You should be in lockdown right now with bantams. Bantams usually hatch early but it varies more than with standard breeds. So any day from day 18-20. So you have 1-3 days left.

 

[chickens 4 life]

You should be in lockdown right now with bantams. Bantams usually hatch early but it varies more than with standard breeds. So any day from day 18-20. So you have 1-3 days left.

I actually did lockdown on day 16 (is that okay?) and I added more water (to 73% humidity) and temp should stay the same right? And I got an all bantam assortment so I should lockdown all on the same day right?

 

[chickens 4 life]

And I think I also see a dot on some of the eggs, but I didn't see any movement for a few minutes. Are they okay? I don't remember drawing/writing on them.

 

[Artichoke Lover]

I actually did lockdown on day 16 (is that okay?) and I added more water (to 73% humidity) and temp should stay the same right? And I got an all bantam assortment so I should lockdown all on the same day right?

Yep! Sounds like you are doing perfect!

And I think I also see a dot on some of the eggs, but I didn't see any movement for a few minutes. Are they okay? I don't remember drawing/writing on them.

Pic? If you can get one without opening the incubator. Sounds like they are piping. It’s quite normal for them to sit for awhile after they make the first pip. Up too 24 hours is normal. They use this time to rest and absorb the rest of the yolk. Some people like to play chick noises periodically since it encourages them.

 

[chickens 4 life]

Yep! Sounds like you are doing perfect!

Pic? If you can get one without opening the incubator. Sounds like they are piping. It’s quite normal for them to sit for awhile after they make the first pip. Up too 24 hours is normal. They use this time to rest and absorb the rest of the yolk. Some people like to play chick noises periodically since it encourages them.

Oh! Okay, it will be easy for a pic since the incubator is clear. Actually, never mind, it's actually very blurry...

 

[chickens 4 life]

That was the only side I could take a picture of, there are a few more eggs that have tiny pip holes on them (I'm not really sure they are pipping though).

 

[Cynthia12]

Once they pip, the humidity goes up. I never go over 55 on humidity when hatching. I used to hatch bantams often. Too much humidity, they get too wet, drown. You can lower it by lifting the lid real quick, don't add more water. Unless it goes down to 45. Good luck. I love me a bantam baby.