ross81 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) I have movement in most eggs but none have hatched or even piped, as far as i can see. I have double checked my dates and they are correct and i stoped turning them on day 15 (all Bantams). I candled the eggs before stoping turning and increasing the humidity and all seemed to be healthy. Should i be worried or will it all be ok just need to leave a bit longer? Thanks Edited July 14, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I have been reading about quite a few late hatches recently, apparently the recent weather has played havoc with hatching dates My own recent hatch was late, not only did I forget that the first day should count as day 0 they were also late beyond that! Did you count the first day as 0? Don't panic, I dare say they will make an appearance when they feel like it Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross81 Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks Tasha I counted the first day as day 0 which is why im a bit worried. There seems to be plenty of rocking just no hatching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 There seems to be plenty of rocking just no hatching Hopefully they'll be out tomorrow. Rocking sounds promising. Is the humidity up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross81 Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hi Lewis The humidity is sitting at a steady 65% and been like that since i turned it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hi Lewis The humidity is sitting at a steady 65% and been like that since i turned it up. Thats good then Just a waiting game now then. I know someone won't be able to sleep tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 .....any news yet ross81 ? Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross81 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Still nothing. What could have went wrong? I am using a r-com suro i set the temp to 37.5 and humidity to 50% then increased to 65% rh they seemed fine at day 15 im a bit worried now as i did stop turning at day 15 so they have been sitting for 4 days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsw Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 If they are still moving around, that's a good sign. Pick up one of the eggs that's moving and put it to your ear, you should hear tweeting or tapping. Might be worth candling again, it won't do any harm to the chicks or disrupt the hatching process. Goof luck, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Mine were 2 to 3 days late and that was under a broody. I hope that you get your chicks soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I treat my bantam eggs the same as normal eggs. What I mean is I don't stop turning them until day 18. It's an automatic incubator. They do rock like mad as soon as I stop turning & pip later that day or day 19. It's not a law that they will hatch on day 19. Some go the full 21 days, even 22 days. I'm worried you may have stopped turning too early & they are struggling to get out? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross81 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hi Emma Probably. I did think about turning longer but didn't want to keep them turning after reading that they should be stoped at day 15. I also wasn't sure if it would cause a problem to over turn. I will keep turning the next time til day 18 if it doesn't cause a problem. I haven't candled them again i will leave to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Good luck. Let us know of any progress. They might even pip later. You see a tiny crack, then a sort of V shape, then that lifts as if its pulsing ( chick tapping it open). Then hopefully they saw round to make a flip top lid & ooze themselves out. Hope this makes sense. Oh I really hope you get some chickies! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross81 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Today i have some piping and chirps so fingers, toes and just about anything else crossed there may still be some hatching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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atsw Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Good news indeed. Camera at the ready now . Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hurrah! not long now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Ok I've crossed fingers...toes...legs....asked chooks to cross wings & claws...........pooches have crossed paws.......is that enough with a few thrown in for good measure ?! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross81 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks Sha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Ooo! good luck! FIngers crossed for some fluffy chicks soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Any signs yet? I've got everything croosed for you too. Come on chickies, we are waiting. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross81 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 nothing yet. Some have piped but dont seem to be finishing the job of getting out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Don't panic it can be another 24 hrs from pipping Just make sure the humidity is high enough and they will be fine Not long now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Today i have some piping and chirps so fingers, toes and just about anything else crossed there may still be some hatching Fingers crossed! Ours started hatching today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
