Today is day 21 on my eggs that I am hatching. I had one of my 5 eggs that had a pip in it yesterday morning when I woke up, it got a little bit bigger through out the day, but not much. Today it is not any bigger than it was when I went to bed last night. I have had a hard time keeping my humidity above 60% it has been ranging anywhere from 55%-64% the last 24 hours. Should I be worried?? What should I do??
UPDATE: I candled it and didn't see any movement, so I carefully removed a little bit from the top side where the air sac is. I didn't see any movement or hear any noise, so I opened it up further. It was dead. It hadn't even gotten it's beak through the lining, it looks like it had pushed enough against the side of the egg to pip it, but not break the lining. It must have suffocated. The lining was a little bit tough. I am worried now, that with the lower humidity that the others won't be able to get through also. What do I do???? I am so sad!! I have had 2 terrible hatches in a row.
UPDATE: I candled it and didn't see any movement, so I carefully removed a little bit from the top side where the air sac is. I didn't see any movement or hear any noise, so I opened it up further. It was dead. It hadn't even gotten it's beak through the lining, it looks like it had pushed enough against the side of the egg to pip it, but not break the lining. It must have suffocated. The lining was a little bit tough. I am worried now, that with the lower humidity that the others won't be able to get through also. What do I do???? I am so sad!! I have had 2 terrible hatches in a row.
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