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Incubator off all night!

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by brodysam, May 17, 2009.

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  1. May 17, 2009 #1
    brodysam

    brodysam Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I accidentally flipped the switch and my incubator has been off all night. I found it about 20 minutes ago. Temperature read about 75 degrees. Its on again but I'm sick. Some were in since Thursday and some went in yesterday. Any luck with hatching after this?
     
  3. May 17, 2009 #2
    giasmom

    giasmom Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Yes, there is always a chance. Especially since it was very early in the development stage. IMO I think it all will be okay. I've heard of alot worse things happening & people still get decent hatches. Good luck.
     
  5. May 17, 2009 #3
    brodysam

    brodysam Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Thank you. I looked and saw that others had the same problem, but most were further along in development. I really am sick over this. I hope some pull through.
     
  7. May 17, 2009 #4
    PrinceFarm

    PrinceFarm Out Of The Brooder

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    If it helps, I did the exact same thing. I hatched 5 out of 12. It would have been more but they couldnt make it out of the shell. I dont think that you have much to worry about, it is the heat that really gets them. continue as normal. [​IMG]
     
  9. May 17, 2009 #5
    deerman

    deerman Rest in Peace 1949-2012

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    You may get a lower hatch rate, but most will be fine.
     
  11. May 17, 2009 #6
    rock n red

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    You'll be fine, if you just set them they should be ok. It would be worse if this happens in the last few days before they are scheduled to hatch.
     

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