Gloss-Hen Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 My silkie eggs haven't hatched I think it is just bad luck it was also my first time using my incubator which i got for christmas am quite disappointed but i guess these things happen On a positive note i am due to be getting some more silkie eggs on saturday NOT through the post as i don't have any luck with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 when were they due to hatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 They were due to hatch yesterday I've put my ear up to the incubator and haven't heard anything or seen any movements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Time yet - don't give up!!! I've had silkies hatch at 22 - 23 days. There is hope! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 ok, some questions.. Did you let the eggs settle at room temperature before setting them? Have you minimised temperature drops? What temp was the inc? Did you maintain humidity? Did you candle them? and what were the results? and finally, don't write them off until about 2-3 days after you expect them to hatch, nature is not a controlled experiment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 ok, some questions.. Did you let the eggs settle at room temperature before setting them? Have you minimised temperature drops? What temp was the inc? Did you maintain humidity? Did you candle them? and what were the results? and finally, don't write them off until about 2-3 days after you expect them to hatch, nature is not a controlled experiment This hatching is a scary process so many questions, ifs and buts I thought keeping chooks was a steep learning curve but hatching and incys is a whole new learning experience and I think I have failed at the first hurdle Good luck Gloss-Hen it sounds like there is still hope from what the expereinced Omleteers say. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 i would love a go but the stress would kill me. i will read and learn and coo over your little chucks on Omlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Don't give up sounds like they still could hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 candled them and they were all dead inside we did find one with chipped shell and embro broken a bit I have put some more eggs in and i have a broody sitting on some so hopefully I will have some chicks to look forward to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Ahh very sorry to hear that. It is heartbreaking, but Mother Nature knows best & only the strong chicks make it out themselves. Hopefully these next eggs will be more successful for you. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
