Turkey eggs what should I do as they are trying to hatch

[Flournoy]

These were from a hen that got killed so I dont know how long they were on but that was 25 days ago, They were only out of the nest less than an hour and covered to keep warm. Two of them have the shell piped this morning but not broke all the way out

When and if should HELP ???
Any other thing I need to do ?
thanks

 

[A.T. Hagan]

I presume you've been keeping them warm all along. At this point if they are in an incubator you want to raise the humidity to between 60-65%. If you've got them under a light or something then mist them LIGHTLY every three to four hours or so. Lightly. Not so much that you can see water beading up on the shells.

 

[Flournoy]

Thanks they have ben the incubator this is the 25th day and they were turned yesterday not knowing how long she had ben setting. There are more pipped and when i see it I turn it up if it is not up?? dont know if that's good or bad I think they need air?? Out of the five pipped I see only one membrane open. Is there a time when I should help or just let them do it them self??
Thanks for your help. This is my first with turkeys and Incubator.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

At this point I would not do anything further for them except to bring the humidity up to where it needs to be. Don't turn them anymore and don't try to help.

 

[Flournoy]

Thanks That is about what I wonted to hear I don't have any way to tell the humidity just have water in with the incubator + mist each day.
Humidity runs high here I may be to high.

 

[Scottingitup]

I thought the same with me living in florida and all. My incubator resides inside (air conditioned) and I have to refill the humidity pan every 3 days. (GQF 1502)

 

[Flournoy]

Well 4 came out OK The 5th didn't make it out of the shell they look strong getting around good. Went to the feed when I put it in and pecked around a little don't think they ate much if any, then just ben sitting around, quite sleeping maybe.
Flournoy

 

[A.T. Hagan]

They won't eat much the first day or two, but do be sure to keep it in front of them and make sure they know where the water is and that they are drinking. If you haven't already dip each one's beak in the water (not their whole heads) and they should be good to go if you are keeping them warm.

 

[Flournoy]

The 4th day Still have 4 eating good jumping and testing there wings, and drinking a lot of water. Don't guess theres anything I need to do feed,water,warm how ever it's in the 80s in the day we have hit 90 two or three times. I'm in Southeast Texas Sour Lake between Beaumont and Houston.