First hatch using an incubator

[Momof2monsters]

I’m doing my first hatch using an incubator I purchased on Amazon. First and last time I’ll be using this one. Yesterday was day 21 so I was expecting babies today. I woke up to one very loud chirping chick this morning. When I went to check on it it had flipped the entire lid off the incubator. I immediately put the lid on to let it heat back up. Chick was already dry and I am unsure how long the lid had been off. Chick is doing great. What are the chances the other 7 eggs could still hatch? Or is it a lost cause with the others?

 

[Jack3291]

No, just wait a few more days as some could have already internally pipped.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I'm having difficulty imagining an incubator that a newly hatched chick could flip the lid. Just out of curiosity a photo would be appreciated.

What other option do you have but to keep going? Obviously your only choice.

What are your odds? That is not something you want to happen but many of us have similar stories and had great hatches. Don't even come close to giving up yet. Life often finds a way.

 

[Momof2monsters]

I'm having difficulty imagining an incubator that a newly hatched chick could flip the lid. Just out of curiosity a photo would be appreciated.

What other option do you have but to keep going? Obviously your only choice.

What are your odds? That is not something you want to happen but many of us have similar stories and had great hatches. Don't even come close to giving up yet. Life often finds a way.

I attached a photo of the incubator. It’s wasn’t anything like I had expected when I received it but by the time I took it out of the box it was too late to send it back. I thought it would have been a lot bigger than it is. When the chick stood up it pushed the lid off. It’s advertised for chicks and ducks but I think it would be too small for bantams. I might use it to incubate in and then move to a Hatcher but won’t be hatching in it again.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Thanks for the photo. That's different.