Anyone Setting Eggs Tonight 3/31/2011 - Come join me if you like!

[artathart]

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From what I am told, It really takes a long time for eggs to lose temps thru there shells and also get over heated as well. I think with only 20 mins, You will be just fine. That is not enough time for them to have lost heat. I am sure hens have spent 10 mins off a nest before.

 

[MikeS(erama)]

I've decided to go into lockdown tonight (day 17). They are bantams, which are known to hatch early. That way I don't have to worry about them pipping early before I get them into lockdown. Even if they dont hatch early, one day of not turning won't hurt them at this point in development.

 

[MountainChickenMama]

MikeS(erama) :

I've decided to go into lockdown tonight (day 17). They are bantams, which are known to hatch early. That way I don't have to worry about them pipping early before I get them into lockdown. Even if they dont hatch early, one day of not turning won't hurt them at this point in development.

Good Luck!​

 

[Jessica_1285]

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Sending happy hatching thoughts your way Jessica....I will be going into lockdown when the child goes to bed, LOL....Do I get humidity up before taking them off turner, or doesn't it matter?

Thanks Hope everything goes great for u! I didnt raise the humidity of mine since its been pretty hight throughout the incubation. I read that this is why my air sacs are smaller. I just made sure all the wells were full of water, and closed the lid.

 

[Jessica_1285]

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From what I am told, It really takes a long time for eggs to lose temps thru there shells and also get over heated as well. I think with only 20 mins, You will be just fine. That is not enough time for them to have lost heat. I am sure hens have spent 10 mins off a nest before.

thats really good to hear thanks I'll keep my fingers crossed!

 

[Jessica_1285]

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Good Luck!

Sounds like a pretty good plan Good Luck!!!

 

[MountainChickenMama]

I am officially in lockdown as of 1030pm, only 45 minutes after I had wanted, not too bad...


I am SOOOOO nervous...hoping that I get at least 2 to hatch......

 

[artathart]

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Good Luck Mountain Mama!!!!!! I hope they All hatch!

 

[MountainChickenMama]

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Good Luck Mountain Mama!!!!!! I hope they All hatch!

Thank you so much artathart...I appreciate it....they are on there sides, got the water in, and gonna keep an eye on the humidity as long as I can stay awake....

 

[MikeS(erama)]

Good luck everyone! Lol can't believe how fast the time went!