New to incubating eggs

[Lozuufy]

All 28 eggs are in the incubator. Temp is 100 humidity I'd 26

Good luck!

 

[ekalbach]

Thank you

 

[ekalbach]

Eggs go on lockdown tomorrow. Wish me luck!

 

[ChickenGrass]

Goodluck

 

[ekalbach]

Thank you!

 

[ekalbach]

Ok so it's day 21, the eggs have been on lockdown since day 18. I don't see anything going on. Starting to get a little nervous.

 

[ChickenGrass]

Don't worry
Chicks don't always hatch exactly day 21
I hope they hatch soon for you

 

[ekalbach]

Day 22 and still nothing. At what point do I give up on them? I want to hold out as long as possible. Also should I do an eggtopsy on them after to see what happened? Feeling bummed.

 

[Lozuufy]

Have you read this? (or parts of it, might be way too much info lol) The beginning might be useful.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching

You could try float testing them if you check them over and you're SURE they have no cracks AT ALL. Here's a few links on float testing.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ng-egg-viability-for-late-or-overdue-hatching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQNo0lgZt0M

I usually hold the large end of an egg (that is close to hatching) up to my ear, and if I hear any cheeping or other sounds it is alive but if I don't hear anything it could be a dud, or it could be taking a nap. Personally I don't get rid of eggs until at least day 25, because if the incubator temp is slightly cool then they can take longer to develop.

Or you could try this.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/478768/no-more-need-to-float-test-eggs

 

[Lozuufy]

Oh I forgot, you could also ask for advise on this thread https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1046313/incubating-w-friends-come-hatch-learn-chat-meet-new-friends very helpful folks over there.