Please, I really need an answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kramspott]

Has anyone left their chicks to pipe and then hatch an incubator at 55% humidity with much success?

I have 24 hours to move them to my second incubator at 70-75% humidity and not sure if they're ready to move. (It's a staggered lockdown as not all eggs have the same lockdown date)

There are 4 that are 18 days along, yet with perfect temp and humidity this whole time, they just don't look like they fill the egg like a normal 18 day'er...

Lotsa movement on their own during candling and they all look great with nice veins.

Wonder if I should let them pip and not move them.

Feeling stuck.

 

[gabrielle1976]

I think you should move them , even if they are a day or two early it shoudnt hurt them but low humidity after they pip might but its your call.

 

[Kramspott]

Thanks Gabrielle.

So 70% humidity will not hurt them 2-3 days early?

I am thinking these chicks are late bloomers despite having a perfect environment.

Thanks,
Kurt

 

[gabrielle1976]

Like most babies they come when they want to although they are affected by there inviroment. I think they should be ok I am not an expert though. Good luck and post pictures of your babies when they hatch

 

[Apriljc]

I am wondering what your himidity has been during the first 18 days? I have been running mine at 55% and now I've been told that despite the literature, experienced hatchers find this to be too high.

Mine also have quite a bit of clear space at the top and I think it's bc there is too much moisture in the eggs.

Praying some of mine survive and yours too. Good luck!