To crack or not to crack

[emalin]

I read too late the threads on hatching dark eggs suggesting lower humidity, etc. I’ve got 5 Marans eggs going into day 22. No action from any of them. Might there be a miracle chick or two stuck in eggs because incubator conditions were too moist? I’ve never helped a chick out like this, but I had no clue that dark eggs could be tough to incubate. What do you think? At what point to I see what’s in there? Thanks.

 

[LikeTurkeys]

My BCM eggs did not hatch till late day 22. It took one till day 24, and 3 of the 6 required assistance. This is compared to my EE control, who hatched right on schedule at day 21.

I'm not sure whether it's a breed thing, or dark egg vs light. Hopefully someone else will be able to give you some input. I would leave them be for now though... or maybe candle. Did you candle day 18?

 

[TheBajan]

@emalin
Curious as to how things turned out for you?