Already started pipping on day 18!

[HomeGardenGirl]

AHH! Went to move eggs to lockdown on day 18 today and realized as we were moving them that 1 had already pipped alot were internally pipped as well when we candled them as we moved to lockdown. Sure hope they don't shrink wrap. Couldn't believe it!

 

[MGG]

AHH! Went to move eggs to lockdown on day 18 today and realized as we were moving them that 1 had already pipped alot were internally pipped as well when we candled them as we moved to lockdown. Sure hope they don't shrink wrap. Couldn't believe it!

Did you calibrate an additional thermometer for your incubator prior to setting the eggs? I'm guessing the temp has been too high.

 

[HomeGardenGirl]

Did you calibrate an additional thermometer for your incubator prior to setting the eggs? I'm guessing the temp has been too high.

Yes we have 2 temperatures & humidity sensors and both have been fine all incubation.

 

[JaeG]

They won't get shrink wrapped. They'll be fine. I had a pipped egg with 25% humidity and it hatched on its own with no issues whatsoever.

 

[MGG]

Yes we have 2 temperatures & humidity sensors and both have been fine all incubation.

Did you calibrate them though?

 

[CoopsNPoops]

Did you calibrate them though?

How do you calibrate a thermometer? First time hatcher here.

 

[JaeG]

How do you calibrate a thermometer? First time hatcher here.

This article has excellent instructions:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/