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Hi Bonnie,
First of all, WELCOME to the board.
Now , please get in contact immediately with someone who can either take the eggs from you and put in an incubator at the proper temp. and humidity and/or find someone who will take the chicks once they hatch and who has the experience to raise them to maturity. IMO, you need to get with a breeder and have him/her show you " the ropes". It is just not acceptable to allow babies to die in shell or starve to death because of your inexperience. I don't mean to sound harsh but you should not be breeding birds (intentionally or unintentionally) unless you are well prepared to do all that is necessary for success which includes purchasing all needed equipment to give those babies a chance to reach adulthood. That includes as many varied books as necessary to teach you exacrly what to do in each circumstance. You need to purchase a book on handfeeding also. I suggest Handfeeding & Nursery Management.....You can purchase that from AvianPublications.com about $45.00.........
I would separate the two adults AFTER these current eggs hatch and not let them breed again until you make sure you know what you are doing. Please DO NOT THROW AWAY these eggs and KILL the developing embryos inside but find someone ASAP to help you. Check with local bird pet shops and local vets etc.......
It is in fact difficult for a novice to handfeed from day one but quite easy once one gets the hang of it but it is required for the handfeeder to get up every two hours and feed for the 1st week or so around the clock and to keep the babies at the right temp. and prepare the food to the right consistency & temp. and to have a brooder set up to keep them adequately warm around the clock. You have a lot to learn now.
I feel sad & sorry for those poor babies that already died, please do ALL YOU CAN to make sure the same thing doesn't happen to those that will hatch soon.
May I ask where you are located as there just MIGHT be some caring soul on here that lives nearby you that can help or teach ya what to do?......Good luck to you and the potential life at your fingertips.
Btw, as long as the parents are incubating the eggs until they hatch, there is no need to put them in a store bought incubator like you have. Why mess with Mother Nature? Your problem occurs afterwards and may possibly have something to do with you, such as interference, improper food, too much stress, improper cage location, temp./draft problems etc. etc. etc......Could you post a pic of the cage and it's location etc. and give ALL DETAILS possible relating to exactly what you are doing from the moment they hatch etc......Just trying to help here........
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