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first hatch attempt, should I start over

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by yellowchick, May 10, 2009.

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  1. May 10, 2009 #1
    yellowchick

    yellowchick Out Of The Brooder

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    I am trying to hatch 6 eggs this first time. I left this morning at 10am and temp was fine. Got home at 5pm and the bulb had blown that I was using to heat with and bator was 71 degrees. I'm 3 days into the hatch should I put a new batch of eggs in or wait and candle these in a few days?
     
  3. May 10, 2009 #2
    starryeyes

    starryeyes Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I would waite you never know they might pull threw.




    Starry
     
  5. May 10, 2009 #3
    Crickett

    Crickett Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Give these a second chance. You may be pleasantly surprised!
     
  7. May 16, 2009 #4
    yellowchick

    yellowchick Out Of The Brooder

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    Day 7 and candled, I only candled 2 eggs and had movment in both. One of the coolest thing I've ever seen.
     

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