Incubating Turkey eggs

[KKarkansas]

New member here from Arkansas. I decided to try to raise some turkeys and need help. My slate turkeys eggs were put in the incubator and are now starting to pip. But this is as far as they can get. Only one has tried to zip. It later died.some died in the pipped shell. I tried to help one after a few days and it died. So far 5 have died. 2 pipped externally over 24 hours ago, still No zipping yet. Temperature stays at 99 and humidity around 45 to 50. Why will they not zip? I don't want To lose them all. I'm devastated. The little things just die in the pipped shell.

 

[drumstick diva]

Please post on the "turkey thread," for advice /assistance. Maybe the temperature hasn't been right for turkeys, or the humidity. It best to have two thermometers & hydrometers, to check for accuracy. I'm sorry but, I don't know anything about them.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I agree, that the Turkey forum is your best bet - https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/20/turkeys

Best wishes
CT

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under KKarkansas

Welcome!

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss

As you have already received a link to the Turkey Forum, I will just wish you all the best.