I have recently been trying to hatch out some chicks from my flock, this last time was attempt #2 after the first failed hatch of 9 eggs this time instead of using an incubator I used a broody hen and still got nothing out of 6 eggs! I candled on day 12,17,19 on day 19 they were still moving in the egg and I could hear crunching sounds like they were working on pipping. Day 22 I took them away and opened them up. All chicks were fully developed with no deformities and dead. Previously I had never had an issue with hatching them but why suddenly would I have none hatch especially under a broody? Has anyone else experienced a similar issue with their seramas? ANy advice on what could be going on here? The flock is happy and healthy and always has been. They get layer crumbles mixed with gamebird feed, oyster shells and grit free choice, scratch grains with black oil sunflower seeds, bread, fresh fruit and veggies for treats. They are mite free and were wormed in the spring. Another breeder from MN has been having the same problem along with a kid whom I sold chickens to, he can get the eggs he bought from me to hatch but not eggs from his own flock (which also came from me). Until I fugure out whats going on I can't sell any of these eggs and that really stinks
