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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by forgod, Oct 28, 2009.

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  1. Oct 28, 2009 #1
    forgod

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    Ok so i just noticed every time i open the incubator to turn the eggs 2-3 times a day the temp gos down to about 80 degree F. Dos this mean my eggs are dead it gos down for about 10 min then is back to 100
     
  3. Oct 28, 2009 #2
    evonne

    evonne Chillin' With My Peeps

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    normal... don't fret it.. as long as it does go back up...

    the hen leaves the eggs at least once a day normally anyway.. sometimes a bit more than that....

    good luck
     
  5. Oct 28, 2009 #3
    baldie

    baldie Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Yeah, what she said! [​IMG]
     
  7. Oct 28, 2009 #4
    Sillystunt

    Sillystunt Master of the Silly

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    Your OK! [​IMG]
     

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