Viable or dead?

[envious]

Hi, I have two eggs in the incubator still that hasn't hatched. One pipped externally, but there has been no progress since. When I candled it on Day 18, I could see the veins, but not anymore. It's Day 20 right now (almost 21)

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Should be getting ready to hatch. Veins start to recede during the last day or two as they absorb the yolk. There should be some movement as it moves into position.

 

[envious]

Should be getting ready to hatch. Veins start to recede during the last day or two as they absorb the yolk. There should be some movement as it moves into position.

I tried tapping the air cell, but there is no movements or chirps.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I tried tapping the air cell, but there is no movements or chirps.

Give it another day. If you move the egg around it can mess with them getting in a good position. If they haven't hatched by day 22 I sometimes will tap a pip hole to see. I discard eggs by day 23.

 

[envious]

Give it another day. If you move the egg around it can mess with them getting in a good position. If they haven't hatched by day 22 I sometimes will tap a pip hole to see. I discard eggs by day 23.

Alright, thank you.

 

[C Siena]

x2 on not handling it/moving it and waiting until day 23.