Emergency end of term incubating!

[Biker chick]

That's good.
Wait to transfer the eggs until you're 100% sure the incubator is at the right temp. Test the temp with a separate thermometer.

Awesome!!!
Any chicks with extra toes are probably part silkie.

any special suggestions for humidity target considering the circumstances? It’s my first time incubating. And assuming temp should be 99.5

 

[Biker chick]

That's good.
Wait to transfer the eggs until you're 100% sure the incubator is at the right temp. Test the temp with a separate thermometer.

Awesome!!!
Any chicks with extra toes are probably part silkie.

the bator is reading 99.5, but my not awesome thermometers are reading 91...

 

[MGG]

the bator is reading 99.5, but my not awesome thermometers are reading 91...

Can you calibrate the thermometers? Fill a mug with crushed ice, almost to the top, and then put a little bit of cold water in the mug so the ice floats a bit. If your thermometer is digital, put it in a sealed ziploc bag, squeeze out all of the air, and submerge it in the mug. Leave it for 5-10 minutes, then check it. It should read 32 fahrenheit.

 

[aart]

Can you calibrate the thermometers? Fill a mug with crushed ice, almost to the top, and then put a little bit of cold water in the mug so the ice floats a bit. If your thermometer is digital, put it in a sealed ziploc bag, squeeze out all of the air, and submerge it in the mug. Leave it for 5-10 minutes, then check it. It should read 32 fahrenheit.

Or put it in warm(100°F) water with a human medical thermometer.
Much more accurate and in the right temp range.

 

[MGG]

Or put it in warm(100°F) water with a human medical thermometer.
Much more accurate and in the right temp range.

True, but it cools of super fast which can make things hard.

 

[Biker chick]

Any thoughts how much longer this egg needs?
Humidity is at 78% so hoping she doesn’t dry up more or get too sticky/ shrink wrapped

 

[aart]

True, but it cools of super fast which can make things hard.

Yep, ya gotta be quick....but even as it cools, comparison is still possible.

 

[MGG]

Any thoughts how much longer this egg needs?
Humidity is at 78% so hoping she doesn’t dry up more or get too sticky/ shrink wrapped

Looking good. Do you see any veins still?

 

[Biker chick]

Looking good. Do you see any veins still?

As of this morning, yes!
Any idea how much longer it might need?

thanks for all your insight, much appreciated!!

 

[MGG]

As of this morning, yes!
Any idea how much longer it might need?

thanks for all your insight, much appreciated!!

No problem! Can you try to get a good clear pic of the egg? If there's still ANY blood, it's not ready.