Incubator disaster! Help!

[GrizzlyAdam]

I'm on day 19 of waiting on my Silver-laced Wyandottes to hatch a when I checked on them this morning, the temp said 77 and my heating element went out. I'm not sure how long it was like that but I ran to the store and got it fixed. I'm just curious if the chicks won't hatch now? Or will they be alright? I've never hatched eggs before. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Chickenjocky]

Since there is no way of knowing how long it was cold, I would continue as usual and see if they hatch. Were the eggs cool to the touch when you found the problem?

 

[GrizzlyAdam]

They weren't cool but kind of lukewarm.

 

[Chickenjocky]

They may be just fine. Let them hatch if they will.

 

[GrizzlyAdam]

It was sometime between 9 and 3 also.

 

[gimmie birdies]

they will be delayed, possibly but still hatch- you can have power out up to 12 or more and be okay.