internal pips and chirps before lock down..shrink wrap risk?

[AliciaC]

I candled the bantam eggs before locking down and see they have internal pips and chirping. Im increasing the humidity, it's at 60% now. Is there a chance they will be shrink wrapped?

 

[Duckopolis]

It depends on you incubator quality. Does it maintain a stable temp?

 

[AliciaC]

I'm using a little giant incubator. The temp has fluctuated often between 9 and 102. Is there a.way to tell if they are shrink wrapped?

 

[Duckopolis]

9 degrees?
Here is another forum that should help you. Good luck!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/491421/shrink-wrap-vs-sticky-chick

 

[sumi]

I've gone to lockdown and found external pips in the past. Those chicks hatched out fine. The shrink wrap risk increases after external pip when more air can get to the inner membrane and dry it out. As long as the humidity stays around 60% or higher now they'll be o.k. Good luck with your hatch!

 

[AliciaC]

9 degrees?  
Here is another forum that should help you.  Good luck!  
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/491421/shrink-wrap-vs-sticky-chick

99 degrees. Thank you for posting the link, I'll go to it right away.

 

[AliciaC]

Thank you Sumi! I'm happy to hear that.. i've been worried and nervous that they are stuck and running out of air.

 

[Duckopolis]

Yuo should be fine if you take good care of your incubator. Candle them and keep your humidity around 86 degrees wet bulb.

 

[AliciaC]

The poor chicks were stuck. This little cutie is the only survivor but appears to be very healthy and active. I'm trying to find a buddy for her, for now she's snuggling up with a fluffy piece of fleece.