No signs of peeps or pips

[Jlucia]

I know I need to be patient, but this is my 2nd go-around at hatching in my kindergarten class this year (the rooster was absent in the 1st batch--apparently he is VERY important...LOL) and I need these to hatch for the kids (and me)!

It's at the end of Day 20 and no signs of movement or pips...I candled on day 18 and there were several black masses and good air cells, so I know there were chicks. I couldn't see them move, though. My humidity is at 70% now. Just wait, right? I can't open and candle at this point?

 

[Poultrybonkers]

I would just wait none of mine were peeping or rocking but one hatched and I got one pipped.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I know I need to be patient, but this is my 2nd go-around at hatching in my kindergarten class this year (the rooster was absent in the 1st batch--apparently he is VERY important...LOL) and I need these to hatch for the kids (and me)!

It's at the end of Day 20 and no signs of movement or pips...I candled on day 18 and there were several black masses and good air cells, so I know there were chicks. I couldn't see them move, though. My humidity is at 70% now. Just wait, right? I can't open and candle at this point?

lol I wouldn't say "can't", but the best thing you can do for them is leave them be and keep the humidity up for them. If by the end of day 21 they haven't done anything, then I might sneak one out to candle. But shsh, don't tell anyone.