new chick momma

[cindymarie56]

I am on my second batch of incubating chickens. First batch only produced eight viable chicks but it was a first time incubation. This second time i had 36 eggs of which only 30 were fertilized and progress is going well. so far i have 19 thats hatched and waiting on 11 more. my question is how far past 21 days should i go . i can hear a few peeps ,do they need my help or should i just be patient and wait a couple more days. day 21 was yesterday, thank u

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
I won't hurt you any to wait a few extra days.
I will hurt to throw away live eggs.
I say wait a few more days to be sure.
Have you candled these eggs recently?
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[cindymarie56]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
I won't hurt you any to wait a few extra days.
I will hurt to throw away live eggs.
I say wait a few more days to be sure.
Have you candled these eggs recently?
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Coop Ideas:
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BYC has an APP!

 

[cindymarie56]

yes i candled all ontuesday before lockdown, can i candle again now

 

[Kiki]

yes i candled all ontuesday before lockdown, can i candle again now

If I were you I would candle.
What exact temps has your bator been running and what humidity level?

 

[cindymarie56]

its been at 101 temp and humidity is at 89, i do see some pipping

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. If there's signs of life, keep the bator going, would be my advice. Good luck

 

[cindymarie56]

thank you , i plan to wait, got nothing but time lol

 

[Kiki]

What was the humidity level during the earlier days of this incubation?

Having a high humidity level the whole time can cause problems.

 

[petitor]

I don't know enough about incubating to provide any advice, but I've got my fingers crossed that the pipping is a good sign!