No Movement at Day 18

[bugglesmommy]

Still air or fan? Hand turn or auto turner? Did you calibrate the thermometer to make sure it was correct?

 

[RileyB]

Still air. Auto egg turner. I didn't calibrate...that could definitely be the problem!

 

[mstricer]

What are your temps.

 

[RileyB]

They've consistently been right around 99.5. A couple of times it went to 98 and 100.5. But there were no extreme temperatures that I've seen.

 

[bugglesmommy]

Ah. I would definitely check that thermometer. I've had one be off as much 3 degrees before. Also at still air you want to aim for a degree higher then normal. You will want to aim for 101 on top of the eggs to compensate for the heat layers.

 

[RileyB]

Gotcha. Well now I know. I feel terrible I didn't realize that before killing these poor eggs. They're not smelling, so perhaps they're just a few days behind. I guess we'll see in a couple of days. And at least I know now for the next time we try hatching.
Thanks!

 

[Ms Steak]

You might have been running cooler, that can make a difference. Don`t give up hope yet.

 

[RileyB]

I won't. I'm still hoping for these little guys!

 

[mstricer]

Have you tried candling