water test 26 days

[cotoletta]

Hi my 3 eggs are gone 26 days now(no incubator, but through my broody) I just did the water test and the were in the middle of the water but not moving at all.
Do you think maybe theyre dead?
If so, why would all 3 die after they have fully grown?
Pleaze help me,

 

[scflock]

Hi my 3 eggs are gone 26 days now(no incubator, but through my broody) I just did the water test and the were in the middle of the water but not moving at all.
Do you think maybe theyre dead?
If so, why would all 3 die after they have fully grown?
Pleaze help me,

Sorry, they are probably gone. After about 24 days, I don't want them to hatch anyway. Chances are they wouldn't be healthy. Every batch I have 1 or 2 that fully develop, but never pip. If they don't hatch, it just wasn't meant to be. The may not have been healthy, something wasn't exactly right, etc...
A broody is the best incubator there is, so if none hatched, there's nothing more you could have done

 

[SammyD]

I had two hatch from a broody a week late and both are doing fine. I do have two more that are over that and the water test was positive, but with no movement. Ready to get rid of them, but poor hen is still sitting.

 

[cotoletta]

Hmmmm
I'm gutted if they're dead... I might leave till Sunday then and water test again. If still no movement I guess it's chick heaven they go.
Not sure if a dumb Q but should I crack the egg to see what has happened or should I not bother?

 

[SammyD]

Sad to say the last batch was underdeveloped and died awhile ago.

 

[cotoletta]

 

[SammyD]

My little one was upset. She is mad at the hen.

 

[SammyD]

If your wondering why they died you could. Somewhere there is a very detailed post (with pics) about finding out why they died.

 

[SammyD]

just type in why my chick died in the search area for this site. It should be the first one that pops up . Hope that helps.

 

[cotoletta]

Oh bless her! Hope she will be okay!

Ok I think I will have a good search as to why they have does, thanks for the tip.
It's such a shame for them to get all this way and then not hatch. Was thinking about getting other eggs under the hen but she's getting quite unwell, lost a lot of weight and feathers and her comb is so pale. Poor thing! Very dedicated hen which makes it somewhat more heartbreaking!