Saddle shaped air cell

[HeatherMarieR]

This is my first time incubating, and almost all my eggs (there are only 5 out of the 10 I had that were fertile) have what I've seen be called a saddle shaped air cell. I'd post a picture, but I don't want to keep handling the eggs. Is this bad?

 

[chicapee]

We're the eggs shipped? It is possible that it can hatch. What day are you on?

 

[HeatherMarieR]

Yes, they were shipped, and they're on day 9.

 

[chicapee]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching

Check out this thread, it has a section re saddle air cells. You may need to assist with the hatch.

 

[HeatherMarieR]

Thanks! I have a feeling this is going to be a nerve racking hatch.

 

[chicapee]

You are welcome. Keep us posted.

 

[HeatherMarieR]

Trust me, I will!

 

[HeatherMarieR]

I'm on day 19, and one of the eggs is starting to rock. I know it could be a while before it pips, but I'm excited.

 

[chicapee]

I'm on day 19, and one of the eggs is starting to rock. I know it could be a while before it pips, but I'm excited.

That's great, they will start hatching before you know it.

 

[love2lope21]

I'm on day 19, and one of the eggs is starting to rock. I know it could be a while before it pips, but I'm excited.

did any of these hatch with the saddle air cells? I have a batch like that now...