Tapping inside egg

[Absigail13]

I have two broody hens that shared a clutch this year. While I was out of town (they had a capable babysitter!) a couple late eggs got snuck in!

The hens took turns sitting the eggs and caring for hatched babies. But neither is sitting them now. I can hear tapping coming from one but it’s been 12 hours and I’m starting to worry about the tapper’s temperature, humidity, and chances....

Any hints/suggestions??

 

[Rose Quartz]

I have two broody hens that shared a clutch this year. While I was out of town (they had a capable babysitter!) a couple late eggs got snuck in!

The hens took turns sitting the eggs and caring for hatched babies. But neither is sitting them now. I can hear tapping coming from one but it’s been 12 hours and I’m starting to worry about the tapper’s temperature, humidity, and chances....

Any hints/suggestions??

As a temporary heat source human body temp works.

A 60 watt incandescent light bulb in a box -i would suggest something thats water proof or resistant with air holes - with a dimmer switch and a thermometer can work.

 

[Absigail13]

As a temporary heat source human body temp works.

A 60 watt incandescent light bulb in a box -i would suggest something thats water proof or resistant with air holes - with a dimmer switch and a thermometer can work.

I moved them into a box with a thermometer/hygrometer, heat lamp, and a damp washcloth nearby for humidity. He/she is still tapping What temp should I be shooting for during pipping? My broodies have always handled the details before!

 

[Rose Quartz]

I moved them into a box with a thermometer/hygrometer, heat lamp, and a damp washcloth nearby for humidity. He/she is still tapping What temp should I be shooting for during pipping? My broodies have always handled the details before!

around 101F-102F try to stay under 104F that can kill them. humidity for hatching my absolute minimum is 55%, but 75% is preferable.

 

[red horse ranch]

The tapping you hear is actually the chick breathing. Their head is at an unnatural position and it causes the clicking sound.
Just keep an eye on temp (99 degrees) and humidity (65%). The chick will come out on it's own.

 

[Absigail13]

around 101F-102F try to stay under 104F that can kill them. humidity for hatching my absolute minimum is 55%, but 75% is preferable.

Thank you! Thank you!

 

[Rose Quartz]

The tapping you hear is actually the chick breathing. Their head is at an unnatural position and it causes the clicking sound.
Just keep an eye on temp (99 degrees) and humidity (65%). The chick will come out on it's own.

her box is still air. it should be a higher temp.

 

[Absigail13]

around 101F-102F try to stay under 104F that can kill them. humidity for hatching my absolute minimum is 55%, but 75% is preferable.

The tapping has stopped and there isn’t any movement coming from the egg. It has internally pipped. I know it takes as long as it takes but with no sound or movement I am beginning to expect the worst. Any words of advice would be appreciated...

 

[Rose Quartz]

The tapping has stopped and there isn’t any movement coming from the egg. It has internally pipped. I know it takes as long as it takes but with no sound or movement I am beginning to expect the worst. Any words of advice would be appreciated...

If you use a bright flashlight can you see movement? (I use the flashlight on my phone)

how long ago did you hear chirping? or when do you think it pipped internally?

 

[Absigail13]

If you use a bright flashlight can you see movement? (I use the flashlight on my phone)

how long ago did you hear chirping? or when do you think it pipped internally?

I never heard any chirping, just the tapping. I candles this morning and can see the triangle of the beak poking into the air sack but no movement that I could see. And no tapping this morning.