Eggs are not moving.... Lockdown Day 20

[FortCluck]

I put my temperature between 99.5 and 100.5.

 

[HookLineSilkie]

I put my temperature between 99.5 and 100.5.

It’s been that range but I’ve read on a few sites to drop it once they start hatching. Maybe that’s when they’re all out?? I increased to 99.5.

 

[FortCluck]

It’s been that range but I’ve read on a few sites to drop it once they start hatching. Maybe that’s when they’re all out?? I increased to 99.5.

I never lower it and you shouldn't. It dries the chicks off to keep it above 99.5

 

[HookLineSilkie]

I never lower it and you shouldn't. It dries the chicks off to keep it above 99.5

Ok, I’ll keep at 99

 

[HookLineSilkie]

I want to assist so bad! We are coming to the 24 hour mark since it pipped. I’m setting my alarm for 1 hour and not checking it til then. I am praying it starts zipping soon!

 

[FortCluck]

I want to assist so bad! We are coming to the 24 hour mark since it pipped. I’m setting my alarm for 1 hour and not checking it til then. I am praying it starts zipping soon!

It takes longer the more you watch

 

[HookLineSilkie]

It takes longer the more you watch

Got that duct tape and blindfold ready? Lol! The three cups of coffee isn’t helping with my anxiety!

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

I'm in lockdown right now. 98.7 degrees and 63% humidity. The more you up your humidity the more you should lower your degrees. I've hatched over a 1000 eggs in incubators and in the beginning the lessons were hard. Drowned chicks from too high of humidity and too high of temperatures. You have to find what works in your area, and then write down what works best.

 

[HookLineSilkie]

I'm in lockdown right now. 98.7 degrees and 63% humidity. The more you up your humidity the more you should lower your degrees. I've hatched over a 1000 eggs in incubators and in the beginning the lessons were hard. Drowned chicks from too high of humidity and too high of temperatures. You have to find what works in your area, and then write down what works best.

Amazing advice! My humidity has creeped up to 77 so just lowered temp to 98.6.

 

[aart]

Amazing advice! My humidity has creeped up to 77 so just lowered temp to 98.6.

Did you test your thermometers and hygrometers before setting eggs?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/