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[WVduckchick]

... (you can keep eggs in the fridge up to seven days to help increase your eggs set - let them warm to room temp on the counter before setting)....



MrsB

Really? I thought around 50-60 degrees was ideal to store before incubating. The fridge isn't too cold?

Just wondering, because that's the first time I've seen that recommended.

 

[MrsBrooke]

Really? I thought around 50-60 degrees was ideal to store before incubating. The fridge isn't too cold?

Just wondering, because that's the first time I've seen that recommended.

Upon further research, I have determined that you are correct! I went to the moon when I typed that. Clearly.

The more you know!

MrsB

 

[JJSS89]

Really? I thought around 50-60 degrees was ideal to store before incubating. The fridge isn't too cold?

Just wondering, because that's the first time I've seen that recommended.

The amount of time you let them sit is more important in my opinion, 10 days max for chicken eggs. Between 35-60 is fine for temperature. You do not have to turn them before incubating.

Hens let clutches sit out for some cold, cold nights before incubating.

 

[peepsthebrassy]

So today is just day 21 for your first one. Dont be alarmed if it takes another day or two. Patience is difficult at this stage, but please try! Watch through the window as much as you want, pace the floor, etc. We all do it! Well, many of us, I feel sure. We are here to help you pass the time!

How has your temperature been throughout the whole process, and your humidity?

The day is 22 not 21 and the temp has been at 100 fore most of the time one day they got cold to 70. When it did I lost all but those two that was at the beginning of their development. it was at day like 5 or something i cant remember. the humidity is at 60 to 70 and when i get home it goes down to 40 to 50.
this is my homemade incubator.

 

[MrsBrooke]

The day is 22 not 21 and the temp has been at 100 fore most of the time one day they got cold to 70. When it did I lost all but those two that was at the beginning of their development. it was at day like 5 or something i cant remember. the humidity is at 60 to 70 and when i get home it goes down to 40 to 50.
this is my homemade incubator.

Keep that humidity UP during lock down and hatching.

If the humidity is too low, it can dry out the membrane and "shrink wrap" the chick inside. If it's too high, you run the risk of physical defects.

It needs to be between 60-70% during lock down... Throw in a warm, wet sponge or rag to bring it up if needed.

Give them a little more time. Do you see any rocking? Do you hear any peeping?

Edit to add: You must also take into account your personal weather situation. For example, it's been raining and warm here non-stop for a week. I probably would NOT add any humidity sponged, because the ambient humidity is something like 99%. It's important to know the humidity outside, inside, and in the incubator... especially if you're incubating in a place that has a lot of in-and-out traffic, which can effect local humidity and temperature in that area of your house. I have incubated twice on my kitchen table by the patio door. I saw no difference in my own hatching rate (hatched 11 out of 15 quail, eight out of nine chickens), but your mileage may vary.

There are A LOT of things to take into consideration, and it sounds much more complicated than I feel it actually is. You'll get the hang of it!

MrsB

 

[peepsthebrassy]

Keep that humidity UP during lock down and hatching.

If the humidity is too low, it can dry out the membrane and "shrink wrap" the chick inside. If it's too high, you run the risk of physical defects.

It needs to be between 60-70% during lock down... Throw in a warm, wet sponge or rag to bring it up if needed.

Give them a little more time. Do you see any rocking? Do you hear any peeping?

Edit to add: You must also take into account your personal weather situation. For example, it's been raining and warm here non-stop for a week. I probably would NOT add any humidity sponged, because the ambient humidity is something like 99%. It's important to know the humidity outside, inside, and in the incubator... especially if you're incubating in a place that has a lot of in-and-out traffic, which can effect local humidity and temperature in that area of your house. I have incubated twice on my kitchen table by the patio door. I saw no difference in my own hatching rate (hatched 11 out of 15 quail, eight out of nine chickens), but your mileage may vary.

There are A LOT of things to take into consideration, and it sounds much more complicated than I feel it actually is. You'll get the hang of it!

MrsB

no rocking or peeping as of yet and i try to keep the rag i have in it as whet as i can keep it to keep the humidity consistent.

 

[WVduckchick]

The day is 22 not 21 and the temp has been at 100 fore most of the time one day they got cold to 70. When it did I lost all but those two that was at the beginning of their development. it was at day like 5 or something i cant remember. the humidity is at 60 to 70 and when i get home it goes down to 40 to 50.
this is my homemade incubator.

Can't tell if you have a fan in there to circulate the air? Yes, 70 is pretty cool for them, but depending on how long it was that low, you could be ok. I had a snow storm and power outage and my duck eggs were off for 18 hours!!. But they are surviving. 60-70 sounds a little high before lockdown,
And my mistake on day 21-day 22! ... I set my duck eggs on 2/19 also, but I was thinking today was still Thursday! LOL... my bad. Thank goodness its Friday. My brain needs a weekend!

Best of luck!

Oh, how did your air sacs look the last time you candled? Are they tilting good and getting big enough? That's a good indication of whether your humidity is too high or too low.

 

[peepsthebrassy]

i have not touched the one that is on day 21 today except to make room for both chicks to get out of their eggs. so i have not candled it seance a day after lock down. even then it was just water candling. they were fine when i did last candled them they had the dip they are suppose to have. And they were cold for a night. i have no fan in the incubator.

 

[WVduckchick]

Sounds good. Now its just the waiting game!

 

[peepsthebrassy]

whoopy

!!! i am kind of impatient. but i can just sit looking in the viewing window. i think if i had chicks i would not mess with them as much.