Dying as they hatch?

[KobeFarms]

In my last two incubation sessions, Ive lost 1or 2 just as they hatch. They pip, rest and then stop progressing. Both times, they've been kicked/rolled around as others are hatching around them. Is it possible they got rolled too much? What can I do to stop this from happening? Both times I had 12-15 eggs at a time in the incubator. I seem to have better success leaving the egg turner in and turning off at the first sight of a first pip. But I worry about them getting hurt in the egg turner so as soon as the first one hatches, I pull it out and set the rest gently on the grate. Not sure how to keep them from bumping into each other, if that is in fact what killed a couple of my babies.

 

[Nomadicus]

I've always turned my turner off at lockdown on Day 18. After that it is a bowling tournament when they start hatching. I don't really know what is going on with your hatch. I don't even have a good guess but I do hope someone comes along that may have an explanation that I do not.

 

[Tlhyslop]

In my last two incubation sessions, Ive lost 1or 2 just as they hatch. They pip, rest and then stop progressing. Both times, they've been kicked/rolled around as others are hatching around them. Is it possible they got rolled too much? What can I do to stop this from happening? Both times I had 12-15 eggs at a time in the incubator. I seem to have better success leaving the egg turner in and turning off at the first sight of a first pip. But I worry about them getting hurt in the egg turner so as soon as the first one hatches, I pull it out and set the rest gently on the grate. Not sure how to keep them from bumping into each other, if that is in fact what killed a couple of my babies.

Try using egg cartons. I have better hatch rate using egg cartons bottoms to move eggs to from Turner and pull Turner putting the egg cartons back in. Separate the lids and bottoms. Use lid under bottom for extra support.

 

[KobeFarms]

Thanks!!! Thats a great idea!

Try using egg cartons. I have better hatch rate using egg cartons bottoms to move eggs to from Turner and pull Turner putting the egg cartons back in. Separate the lids and bottoms. Use lid under bottom for extra support. View attachment 4108129

 

[BlackHenCoop]

In my last two incubation sessions, Ive lost 1or 2 just as they hatch. They pip, rest and then stop progressing. Both times, they've been kicked/rolled around as others are hatching around them. Is it possible they got rolled too much? What can I do to stop this from happening? Both times I had 12-15 eggs at a time in the incubator. I seem to have better success leaving the egg turner in and turning off at the first sight of a first pip. But I worry about them getting hurt in the egg turner so as soon as the first one hatches, I pull it out and set the rest gently on the grate. Not sure how to keep them from bumping into each other, if that is in fact what killed a couple of my babies.

You’re supposed to take the egg turner out on day 18!! Also once they start moving around I move them into the brooder once they are dryer, giving the others space to hatch. Also if they stop piping, you should help them out a little (unless you’re bad at it) and spray them with water to keep the eggs moist. And make sure the air vent is opened all the way by day 3!

 

[BlackHenCoop]

You’re supposed to take the egg turner out on day 18!! Also once they start moving around I move them into the brooder once they are dryer, giving the others space to hatch. Also if they stop piping, you should help them out a little (unless you’re bad at it) and spray them with water to keep the eggs moist. And make sure the air vent is opened all the way on day 18

 

[Tlhyslop]

Thanks!!! Thats a great idea!

So welcome

 

[Sic]

I put the eggs on a bed of sphagnum moss, it keeps the eggs in place and keeps humidity up. No more soccer games in the incubator.