im getting worried

[heaneykid]

Today is day 21 and there is still no pipping! Is there something wrong? All my eggs were fertileat day 18

 

[loveourbirds]

if this is your first hatch, don't get discouraged. several things can go wrong.

have you calibrated your thermometer and hygrometer? if your temp is a degree low, something might hatch. it will be late. if nothing by day 23 its probably a total loss.
so many people are running humidity to high, i find mine works best (in southern ohio) if i run my humidity at 45% until day 18 then raise it to 55-60% through hatch.
if your using a Styrofoam incubator, you cant leave it closed for hatch. you will have to open it and add water. do this quickly.

also, if you start a new batch, open your incubator 15 mins a day and let the eggs cool a little. this simulates the hen getting up to eat, drink and do her business. also if you have a power outage your eggs will handle it a bit better.

 

[heaneykid]

Thanks very much for this! I'm doing everything as it told me to in the instructions so maybe it's just late, I hope

 

[loveourbirds]

ill keep my fingers crossed for you, keep me updated.

 

[heaneykid]

I guess they were taking their time! Thanks for the help

 

[loveourbirds]

your very welcome.

 

[mshuntjump]

So glad you got some luck out of your hatch.