Minor emergency with humidity...help!

[AmyLynn2374]

@RubyNala97 sometimes they've dipped down to the high 70s, but not for long. And yes this is day 21

how do you suggest I help the air sacs grow?

At day 21 there's not a whole lot you can do. You can run dry until they pip, but with them being that delayed, honestly, whether they make it that far or not is iffy. At this point I'd say pray for the best and just keep an eye on them.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I agree with amylynn and rubynala. They don't look close to hatching. On day 21 you wouldn't see veins, just a big dark mass.

You mean the ambient temperature got down to 70, not in the incubator, right?

 

[ellam123]

@ChickenCanoe I measure the temperature of the eggs, not the air around them. I use a laser-type thermometer and the lowest temp I've gotten was about 79 degrees for a very brief time

 

[ellam123]

@RubyNala97 @MeepBeep I have good and bad news. The good news is that both air sacs have grown significantly. The bad news is, I don't see much movement anymore. The temperature has been very stable and within the range

 

[ellam123]

Actually, that's probably good news because I can still see some movement, so they're probably just about ready to hatch

 

[RubyNala97]

Actually, that's probably good news because I can still see some movement, so they're probably just about ready to hatch

Yes, the air cell gets bigger before hatch. You probably already know this and I know how addicting candling is, but make sure you wash your hands extra good with soap and water before you candle the eggs. Are you still going to your dads tomorrow? If you took any more pics, post them. Just be careful. Here's a picture that I love. It helps me see whats going on inside the egg. I still look at this picture every time I hatch. Keep us posted!!

 

[ellam123]

@RubyNala97 I'm still going to my Dad's, but my mother says I can come home as soon as they start hatching and they're looking great, Ill post more pics!

 

[ellam123]

 

[ellam123]

 

[MeepBeep]

I'm not giving an absolute as pictures of candling is not the same as holding it in my hand and doing it myself, but that doesn't look good for day 21 IMO... Looks like it quit about a week ago or is WAY behind...