Day 52, Eggs havent dimpled yet

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?

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

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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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.

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!

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