What causes chicks to die late in development? I had a batch were only 2 hatched so I eggtopsied the rest. Several looked like they were on day 16 or 17 then I had 4 who had broken the inner membrane but didn't manage to pip. Is this a incubation error? I have more in the bator and want to fix any issues. I am using a still air and a forced air little giant both have egg turners both average 100 degrees humidity is anywhere from 40-55%