Darn, lost power during incubation

[Ted_Harrell]

Our local power company had some issues at the substation Saturday which resulted in the power being off in the house for about 4 hours. I had two different incubators running and I am worried to death that they may not hatch. My wife says I should leave them in there and see what happens, But I still worry!

 

[Punkybrewster]

How many days incubation.
Usually 4 hours is no problem in my experience.

 

[Ted_Harrell]

They are about 9-10 days in, and yeah about 4 hours. Thanks for the encouragement...

 

[Punkybrewster]

I had power out for longer than that one time. About 6-8 hours. If i remember, most survived but hatched late. About a day later i think.

 

[gimmie birdies]

I had a power out during my incubation. They say 12 hours is not a big deal it would only be a delayed hatch.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I'm sorry.

Good luck!

 

[Ted_Harrell]

Thank you all for your continued encouragement, I needed it.....

 

[Timkat]

Our local power company had some issues at the substation Saturday which resulted in the power being off in the house for about 4 hours. I had two different incubators running and I am worried to death that they may not hatch. My wife says I should leave them in there and see what happens, But I still worry!

Our local power company had some issues at the substation Saturday which resulted in the power being off in the house for about 4 hours. I had two different incubators running and I am worried to death that they may not hatch. My wife says I should leave them in there and see what happens, But I still worry!

I live in the Philippines where brownouts are normal and monthly and alot of people use incubators including me and still hatching after 4 to 6 hours no power. Just don't open it

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

A deep cycle battery with enough amp-hours and an inverter can get you through those times.

 

[Timkat]

A deep cycle battery with enough amp-hours and an inverter can get you through those times.

Have to try that too..my incubator is a styrofoam cooler I made myself that stays open when the power goes out I simply close it and it holds heat only holds 30 eggs though but 80 chicks hatched out of 90 three runs