The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Ryan1990 on February 06, 2013, 02:45:34 pm
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Good afternoon
I have 5 miniature blue silkie eggs in my incubator. This is day 22. I candled them 4 days ago and they were all at the same stage of development. 1 of them hatched about 24 hours ago but the other 4 are showing no signs of hatching.
How long should i wait before taking the chick out of the incubator and is there still a chance the others will hatch?
Thanks
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Hold egg to ear, can you hear bird chirping inside, I wouldn't give up yet
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! more has hatched.
I have not held the eggs to my ear to listen for chirping. I wasn't sure if i am supposed to open the incubator incase the humidity lowers.
Thanks
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You are right not to open the incubator too often as it will reduce humidity but it will be a good indicator as to whether there are live chicks in your remaining eggs. You can also look to see if the eggs have pipped.
We sometimes give the eggs a light misting with clean, warm water (from a plant spray bottle) and place a piece of damp tissue in the incy to increase humidity levels. If membranes become dry the chicks will find it difficult to get out.
:fc: for your other eggs.