Should I be worried?

[CamiLynn]

This is my first time hatching quail and I'm on day 17 (well officially it will be at 9pm) of coturnix eggs and nothing is going on. I read in so many places that most are early or pipped by now. Guess I just need some reassurance that there is still time and not to worry, it's still early. I know with chickens they say not to worry until day 24 or 25, but I never had any go over 22. Hope I'm just being impatient.

 

[TwoCrows]

Yeah, just hang in there for at least 4 days past the due date. If the temp was running a tad low, then the chicks developed at a slower rate and can hatch late. I think we have all panicked on our first hatch waiting for that magical moment. Good luck and I hope they start hatching soon!

 

[kenazzo2000]

Be patienet women take 9 months waiting and we dont even have patience for 18 days lol

 

[CamiLynn]

Be patienet women take 9 months waiting and we dont even have patience for 18 days lol

Now isn't that the truth! Lol
Thank you...like I said I just needed a little reassurance. It's like watching paint dry staring in the bator!

 

[kbennett87]

Be patienet women take 9 months waiting and we dont even have patience for 18 days lol

haha seriously! I am actually 7 months pregnant now which I think is making the waiting for these little guys even harder. so much waiting going on in my life

 

[CamiLynn]

haha seriously! I am actually 7 months pregnant now which I think is making the waiting for these little guys even harder. so much waiting going on in my life

Aww congrats! What day are you on for hatching? I have one chicken egg that I had to take from a broody hen last night because she left the the nest, that is starting to rock in there, but absolutely nothing from those little ones...driving me crazy! Come on babies!!

 

[kbennett87]

Thanks! I am on day 22 with 14 Bobwhites so they're not past due but no movement here either and I am so eager to know what is going on in there! Someone did say not to worry about no movement so I am giving them the benefit of the doubt but It would be great to see any signs of life! Good luck with your little ones

 

[CamiLynn]

Thanks! I am on day 22 with 14 Bobwhites so they're not past due but no movement here either and I am so eager to know what is going on in there! Someone did say not to worry about no movement so I am giving them the benefit of the doubt but It would be great to see any signs of life! Good luck with your little ones

Thanks and you too..both feathered and human.