What went wrong

[ChickieKeeta]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1454897627860290

I hope this video shows up. This chick was zipping right along until it suddenly stopped.
It died in the shell. I don't know what went wrong.

 

[BohoAlly]

Your humidity had to be off target. Keep it close to 85-90% the last 2-3 days by adding more water. Days 1-18 can be kept at 45-50% ,thick shelled eggs, such as the FBCM, can be kept near 35% humidity and then upped the last few days. This has been my experience though I'm far from expert. Good luck.

 

[ChickieKeeta]

Thank you.

 

[RubyNala97]

Sometimes we'll never know why some chicks just die in the shell for no apparent reason. The only thing I noticed from the video was that the zip line looked a little low on the egg. What breed egg was this? Did you monitor your air cell growth throughout incubation? Did you calibrate a separate thermometer and hygrometer for accurate readings?