Day 52, Eggs havent dimpled yet

[jgaumer]

incubation temp is 88-89 F. All the eggs look healthy and veiny. I can see movement in some of the eggs but not all. My flashlight isnt very strong so its hard to make anything out. Should i cut or wait longer?

[seclark]

Most say to wait till at least day 55 others say after the first one pips

[snakesRkewl]

I cut on day 52 last yr and this yr, no issues except they tend to take a bit longer to come out of their eggs.
I incubated at 88.7 to 90.5

Day 55 at that temp should be fine, letting them pip is good to, your choice

[Courtney281]

I cut mine on day 60 and they are on day 62 now and still havent come out all the way. I say its worth the wait if they are healthier and closer to naturally emerging

[jgaumer]

why do you think they havent dimpled yet? could something be wrong with them? this is my first clutch so im a little paranoid.

thanks

[inkedallover55]

I had a clutch hatch at day 65 and 66. They were maternal incubated. All 6 came out great!! Be patient.

[twistedtails]

why do you think they havent dimpled yet? could something be wrong with them? this is my first clutch so im a little paranoid.

thanks

I had one egg out of the 9 clutches I had this year dimple. The humidity is just a bit too high, that's all. As long as the eggs are fine I would not worry. I did cut all of my eggs this year though because I didn't want to take any chances at babies drowning due to high water content. I'm not saying they would drown, I was just taking precautions. If you do cut, I would wait till day 55. I have done it sooner and the egg tend to do better once cut at that point.

[Kesslers Kreatures]

I don't cut at all. If you see movement and whatnot I would say let them be. Everything should be okay. If you feel the need to cut I'd do it after day 55.

I understand your worry, I was just as paranoid when I had my first clutch. Heck, I still am!

[Quiet Tempest]

I would candle the eggs. Seeing movement is always reassuring and makes it easier to sit back and give them the time they need.