Unsuccessful Incubation

[tiki244]

Just an idea, but too much candling can harm the eggs. I don't know how much you candled. Like I said just something to think about.

 

[cgmccary]

If you aren't experienced in candling, what you might be calling a floating mass is the live chick. On Day 18, it will look like the "lights are out" and will be dark except for the air sac-- seems to me yours are ALIVE. Let 'em hatch! Make sure your humidity is HIGH on the last 2-3 days. It can't be too high at hatch time!

 

[ghillie]

I candled at day 10 and today (day 18) per all the reading I have done on this site....

 

[dgkatz]

the bottom half is clear

 

[tiki244]

Yep just let them be and have Hum 55% 60% 65% and they will hatch on their own. Best to leave them alone.

Good Luck

 

[tiki244]

Quote:
With shipped eggs it might happen and yet still get a chick out of it!!

 

[cgmccary]

Leave them and wait; you may be surprised when they all hatch. I usually say to myself on Day 18, they are either all dead or they are all alive. Sometimes it can be difficult to know what you are seeing. It is worth waiting 3 more days.

You have a good pic?

 

[ghillie]

Dgkatz - Were your eggs shipped?

 

[dgkatz]

no, they were from my own flock

 

[tiki244]

well wait anyway