Newbie hatcher here! Advise please!

[Cprempas]

I had 5 chicks show action on day 18 when I put them into lockdown. Day 20, 1 chick hatched and slammed into an egg that was shaking all day back and forth. She encouraged 2 more eggs to hatch that night. I had 3 chicks day 21 morning. One egg has never shown movement and the one that was shaking all day on day 20 (that the first chick slammed) has completely stopped. My question is how long do I wait to like candle/check for movement. Are they for sure gonners? How long would you wait?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Have you candled/checked yet?

I'd candle at day 22-23 when I moved all the dried/hatched chicks to their brooder.

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