when you cut an egg, you have to watch that it doesn't dry out. many eggs I cut do fine by themselves, but when I check on them, I take notice on the fluid level inside the egg. If it starts drying up, I add distilled water that I keep inside the incubator in a bottle with the lid on. when adding any fluids, you want it to be the same temp as the egg. good luck with your clutch and keep us posted, don