Unhatched and dying

[jack2u2]

I have had 9 chicks hatch, and doing well. I have 6 or 7 that have pipped, but stopped. I see no breathing or movement now for a couple of days. Took one out and opened the shell. The chick was fully formed, but dead.
Ideas?

 

[silkiecuddles]

What kind of incubator are you using and what is your humidity at?

 

[jack2u2]

Farm innovators, with fan. Humidity was kept between 60-70 after lockdown. I did find out that the eggs were collected over several days.

 

[silkiecuddles]

Several days shouldn't matter. Eggs for hatching can be stored on the counter for up to 10 days.
I don't have the kind of incubator you listed os I don't know how it works. If you opened the lid a lot the humidity could of all been sucked out and your chicks could of been shrink-wrapped.

 

[jack2u2]

OK - thanks - we did open it to remove the others to put in the brooder. Guess I'll see how we do next time. And sorry I got this in the wrong section - thanks for answer!

 

[silkiecuddles]

Yeah, when they're hatching I think you should leave it closed. They can stay in there up to 24 hours after hatching.

It's ok

You're welcome!

Sorry about the dead ones