On day 20..and starting to worry(updated with bad news)

[thechickman04]

i hope soo my temp was at 113 degrees for about foyr hours when i just put my eggs in the bator...but i fixed it about as fast as i could and the temp has been perfect since

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Good luck with your babies!!!! I am almost there and dread it more every day!!!!

 

[wegotchickens]

Have you candled?

 

[luvmychicknkids]

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Have you candled them and seen development since then? I had a temp spike on day 3 and it killed 3 of mine but the lack of developement was obvious when I candled.

 

[thechickman04]

tried too but i didnt really know how to do it...turns out my spot light wasnt concentrated enough to see through them

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Here's hoping that your babies are alright in there and let you know soon.

 

[wegotchickens]

Have you talked to your eggs?
I know it sounds crazy, but when I cluck at my eggs they peep back at me. It's very reassuring.

If you think there's nobody in there, then get a better candling set up and try again. There are good instructions from the learning center.

 

[thechickman04]

i have flicked on the bator..made clucking noises about everything i could think of...one thing i do know is that about 13 of the eggs feel alot heavier than the others...i dont really want to get them out to candle on day 20

 

[SusanJoM]

Today is day 19-20 for my 6 Ameraucanas that are now back in the skillet.
I'm not hopeful, but they don't know that.

I go in and sing "Zippity Doo Dah" and such nonsense to them every few hours.
If that doesn't kill them, maybe they'll make it...

Sigh...

Susan

 

[thechickman04]

does most people start gettin pips a day early sometimes..if i dont get one tomorrow...i think im gonna freak out