Help. My incubator got unplugged

[sara a]

So this morning I realized my incubator was unplugged all night. We are on day 7. The temp dropped to about 70 degrees. It was probably off for 10-12 hours. Do u think they will make it. Plugged it back in immediately.

 

[sara a]

Help please!!!

 

[sumi]

Don't worry, chick embryos are tough little things and lower temperatures for a few hours may slow down their development (so be prepared for a possible delayed hatch), but it won't kill them unless they got really cold. To put your mind at ease read this. It's about another member who had a similar experience as you, except her incubator was off for 24 hours:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/528190/eggs-cold-for-24-hours-viable-embryos-update-6-8-hatched

 

[gimmie birdies]

you'll be okay. even if the temp is 70 the eggs hold their own heat.