Day 21 & still waiting for a pip

Poultryprincess · Post by **Poultryprincess** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:29 pm

I think perhaps the temp crash in the first week has delayed my hatch.
My 30 eggs have been in Lockdown for 3 days & NOTHING!!!!
I candled a day before Lock down, so I know the eggs "were" viable.

Going to be Patient ~ OMMMMMMMM :smiley-char026:

Colleen Kinzie · Post by **Colleen Kinzie** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:36 pm

Yes be patient. I'm a great one to tell you that. Lol
Mine hatched from day 22 until day 24!!!!
I was told for next hatch to up temperature by 1/2 to 1 degree
It certainly is a learning curve
"Be patient" is easier said than done

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:40 pm

Good luck! Hopefully tomorrow you'll have some.

Post by **Home Grown Poultry** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:54 pm

are you sure today is day 21? if you set before noon you can count the first day as day 1. if after noon dont count it as day 1, i always set after 9pm. that way when i wake up on day 21 I have a hatcher full of fuzzies.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Poultryprincess · Post by **Poultryprincess** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:13 pm

Loaded bator on morning March 31
But a week later the Top Hatch temp dropped & wouldn't go back up.
That's when I bought the new Hovabator.
Will keep eggs in Hova until eggs hatch.

( I installed New electric panel in Top hatch. It's maintained temp for a week now.
Will try it another time for a hatch )
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Post by **Home Grown Poultry** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:37 pm

Wednesday should be day 21 then...

Silkie Sue · Post by **Silkie Sue** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:50 pm

i have 17 Polish due to on Wednesday as well..... we are Hatch Buddies. only mine are under hens so i can't press my nose up against the glass all day

Poultryprincess · Post by **Poultryprincess** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:44 pm

OMGAWD ....I am "SICK" with worry!!!
I checked my past posts....I actually loaded the bator March 31 EVENING

There has been alot of Drama at home & I totally screwed up my "Lockdown" day!
I read about Bantam early hatch & did every thing too early - CRAP!

Should I leave the eggs alone & Hope for the best?
( I removed the turner & upped the humidity )
Or maybe just gently roll the eggs?

THIS SUCKS BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **Home Grown Poultry** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:50 pm

I do believe they can stop turning after day 14? but iv never done it. so stoping them 2 days early wont hurt them at all. just leave the humidity the way it is now. im sure they will be fine.

Fingers Crossed!

Poultryprincess · Post by **Poultryprincess** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:56 pm

So I should NOT roll them a bit?
Thought since it was March 31 EVENING when loaded bator, that mean "Thursday" should be hatch day.
So actually LOCKDOWN should start TOMORROW??? RIGHT???

Such a stupid,

ie situation