So movement in 3 eggs day 19 and one hatched! Well now others are lifeless after being rolled around

[CarlaJeanchickenlady]

They were shipped eggs and 3 never fertilized and one was a quitter about a week in. So 6 fertilized out of ten and made it to full term.

 

[Danielle2006]

Ahhh well it's probably no good but to be one the safe side I'd use the light to be sure before culling it I'm sorry though

 

[CarlaJeanchickenlady]

What would the light show at this stage if they are no longer going to make it? Would it be a dark area or a blood ring

 

[Danielle2006]

I would just look at the air see if the chick is still moving trying to make a while if no movement cull it

 

[CarlaJeanchickenlady]

Should it be in the air sac? If it’s not into the air sacwhat should it look like? Just the empty cell

 

[Danielle2006]

If it's dead you wont see any movement and it will just be black except the air cell the air cell will just be empty looking

 

[CarlaJeanchickenlady]

Thank you for all your help bye! Very much!

 

[Danielle2006]

You are so welcome!

 

[CarlaJeanchickenlady]

I really think humidity issues and being shipped eggs caused the poor hatch rate. I will try it again soon but I am very thankful we at least have 2!

 

[lazy gardener]

The eggs being moved by the first chick should not affect your hatch rate at all. How did you calibrate your thermometer and hygrometer? Does your bator have a fan? What did you use for temp and humidity?