eggs on they 56 and still nothing

[Lana's_mom]

my eggs were laid on September 9, 12. and i started counting the day after they were laid, so they are on day 56. none of them have pipped, and they are still very round and plump. 1 of them is getting kind of dark on the bottom, like it got wet but I know it did not. and the other an egg is starting to get white stuff on the little window of the boob egg. should I do anything for them? is it safe to cut them at this point to make sure the babies can get out? I am worried that the eggs are too hard still for the babies to cut since they are still so round and plump. if I cut the eggs at this point is there anything special I need to do for them? thanks for any input

[Annarose15]

If the eggs aren't starting to collapse, then they aren't ready to pip (or be cut). Just be patient - 56 days is still early, depending on your temps and how steady they were during incubation.

[Lana's_mom]

The temps have stayed between 87-89, with it mainly being at 88 degrees.

[Annarose15]

They should be fine. You can cut if you want, but I doubt they need the help. If you decide to, just cut a small triangular flap that you can peel up and lay back down, to minimize bacteria, etc., issues.

[joebad976]

Personally, I would wait. At 87 degrees they could take in excess of 60 days. You waited this long what is another 4 -7 day?

Have you tried to candle them to ensure there is still movement int he eggs?

[Lana's_mom]

I have been trying to not candle the eggs so as not to stress them out. I know there is movement in the boob egg cause i can see some color and pattern and it moves. But i haven't been able to tell with the other eggs.

[joebad976]

Well if you are seeing color and pattern then they are very close. Not all eggs will collapse.

I would cut on day 60 in your case but that is just my opinion.

I incubate at 89 and cut on day 55. My babies are usually out by day 57-60.

[Lana's_mom]

I cut a small V shape into each of the eggs. Got a normal and 2 spiders, all have color and clear patterns. My next question is one of the eggs rolled over when i moved the tub. I righted the egg immediately. Will the baby be ok? Otherwise they all looked good.

The egg rolled before I cut the egg, so it didn't lose any fluid by rolling.

[joebad976]

Yes the rolled egg will be fine.

[SlitherinSisters]

You can cut them if you want. Just make sure you keep them clean and misted after you cut them. I cut mine between 52-54 days and mist/clean them once or twice a day till the babies come out. I also incubate at 88 degrees.