fibrowne Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hello, sorry - another question. First timer though for hatching in Brinsea Octagan 20. Followed it to the letter and today is day 18 - and nothing has happened So what happens now? do I leave the eggs there? I thought day 17 was D-Day? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thats not too good but its rare for absolutely nothing to hatch Are they your own quail's eggs? If you can get hold of a candler its worth giving them a candle. if not I'd sit tight for a couple of days and if nothing then admit defeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fibrowne Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi thank you for the reply. They are my friend's quails eggs. She hatched some herself a couple of weeks ago - oh dear, so sad! I will hang on though. We did it right - we think! Took lots of advice. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fibrowne Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi, end of another day, and nothing has happened - oh sooooo sad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Oh no, I am sorry, such a disappointment after the effort and worry of incubation. Did you candle them? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fibrowne Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hi, thanks for the reply - I am sad. I tried to candle them, but I found it difficult as their shells have so many shades of colour. I suppose I should admit defeat? Today at half past 2 is officially day 18. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Sorry to hear that - mine were on day 18 on Monday and started hatching so you may still get some! A couple hatched yesterday and 1 hatched overnight so I'd give them until day 21 and see how they go. They are much more fragile than chicks and I've had a few die and a couple that had pipped but died in their shell, so make sure humidity is up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fibrowne Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thank you - incubator is still on and humidity still high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fibrowne Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 OMG! e babies hatched overnight - omg - I am soooooooooo in love! Other eggs are moving too............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Ahhhh so lovely for you!!! It's like a little magic isn't it??? Please let us know how many little ones you get and of course pics please!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Congrats! Make sure you leave the incy shut to keep humidity in. I had to add more water as it'd evaporated and had humidity problems so a few Dead In Shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 That is great news, what a fantastic surprise Congrats! Make sure you leave the incy shut to keep humidity in. I had to add more water as it'd evaporated and had humidity problems so a few Dead In Shell This part of the hatching process confuses me, how do you know when the water needs topping up if you aren't supossed to open the incy. I found the humidity the tricky bit at the end when the bantams hatched, just wondered for next time Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fibrowne Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Thank you - oh I am sooooo in love! Have moved them to a brooder now - oh I just love them! Solo, Symphony and Serenade..........I wonder if more will hatch! Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 This part of the hatching process confuses me, how do you know when the water needs topping up if you aren't supossed to open the incy. I found the humidity the tricky bit at the end when the bantams hatched, just wondered for next time A hygrometer is best so you can see what the humidity is at. The 2 incys I was using have clear lids so can see how much water was in there, I could see it was running low so popped a damp piece of kitchen roll in there to give the humidity a boost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Congratulations how lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
