Should I check the eggs under my hen?? NOT HATCHING:(

[carolina chicky]

Today is day 22 and the eggs my frizzle hen has been sitting on have not yet hatched. I don't hear any movement or tapping or anyting so now I am wondering if I should sneak one out and check it. I did not candle at all so I am not sure what might be going on. I didn't want to mess with her or the eggs too much so what should i do? This is my first time hatching.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I would, just go candle quickly. I open the bator during hatching, and havent had problems.

 

[carolina chicky]

I will go see what I can find out. I hope she doesnt peck me to death

 

[chicks4kids]

I had the same problem with one of my broodies last month. I didn't candle, and on day 22 I woke up to an exploded egg.

Be careful and good luck !

 

[carolina chicky]

Okay I went out and candled and both the eggs look totally black with a small air pocket at the end. I don't see any movement but I was in a hurry to put them back under her.

 

[chicks4kids]

Black as in when you turn the egg the blackness doesn't move with the turn right?

 

[carolina chicky]

yes, the blackness doesn't move. I was so scared I was gonna do damage I was hurrying. But the eggs definately looked pretty full....

 

[chicks4kids]

Good!

for some good news in the morning!

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

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How small is small? If the air sac is too small the eggs had to much humidity, and most likely wont hatch.

 

[carolina chicky]

I would say about 90% of the egg is dark. Maybe they will hatch soon