performed a float test, day 24...advice?

[Liamm_1]

12 of 15 eggs finished hatching 1.5 days ago. I performed a float test, each one floated with basically just the air cells above water. I can't see any movement when candling, and no movement in the water. 2 of the 3 eggs were smaller embryos than the rest on day 18, the 3rd was normal, like the other 12 that hatched. Any advice? still viable? wait another day? I have read from others saying they have had day 25 hatches, so when do I give up?

 

[bantyhen'sfriend]

I'm not sure what to tell you. Can you hear tapping or peeping, or see an internal pip?

 

[latebloomer]

how did this turn out

did they ever hatch?

i have five at day twenty four that didn't wiggle but seemed to be floating in the correct place for viable eggs. i tested them last night and they're still in the incubator.

 

[wistlindixie]

Can someone explain the float test to me? I've never seen this done.

 

[latebloomer]

i did a search on it last night

basically you get some 100 degree water, float your eggs in it
and depending where they float, they are still viable

high floaters (45% or more egg above the surface) and sinkers aren't going to hatch

 

[Teresaann24]

how do you determine the water temp?

 

[koakritters]

don't you risk hurting them if you take them out though? i've got 3 that are doing nothing, day 23 here...

 

[latebloomer]

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i used a digital thermometer.

here's the threat that got me going: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=4639633

 

[latebloomer]

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i checked them for cracks or pips prior to doing the float test

 

[hannakat]

I thought the float test was to see movement. If the chick is still alive, you will be able to see the little movements when it's floating in water.