Incubator only goes up to 98.4

[Kozi]

I just got Bobwhite eggs to hatch with my first graders. We have hatched ducks and chicken in the past. Anyway, my incubator is only going up to 98.4°. Bobwhite eggs need 99.5 from everything I read. Is it okay to incubate at this somewhat lower temperature, or should I invest in a new incubator?

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

@Texas Kiki

 

[Kiki]

What incubator do you have and are you trusting the thermometer that came with the incubator or do you have a calibrated one inside it?

 

[Kozi]

What incubator do you have and are you trusting the thermometer that came with the incubator or do you have a calibrated one inside it?

The incubator says 38°C (the highest it will go) The inside thermometers (I have both digital and mercury) both say 36.9 (98.4°F).

 

[feedman77]

What type of incubator?

Things to check make sure it's not catching a draft.
If you can wrap a towel around and over it to act like insulation.
Maybe close down vent holes some if they are open.

 

[Kiki]

The incubator says 38°C (the highest it will go) The inside thermometers (I have both digital and mercury) both say 36.9 (98.4°F).

Do you have the bator in a cold room?
Where about in the world do you live?
Can you post a picture of your set up?

 

[007Sean]

They will hatch at 98°F, it will just take about a day and a half longer, so look at 26 -27 days to pip/hatch. Bob's take 24 days to hatch, if incubated at 99.5°F.
If the room your incubator is in is too cool, or fluctuates greatly, the bator will have difficulty keeping a consistent temp.

 

[Kozi]

Do you have the bator in a cold room?
Where about in the world do you live?
Can you post a picture of your set up?

I live in Chicago. Its 72-78° in my classroom (ac kicks on at 78). I have a very small incubator. I'll post pics tomorrow, and I'll try the towel trick @feedman77 thank you. Thanks for your help, everybody! <3<3

 

[Jpat]

I live in Chicago. Its 72-78° in my classroom (ac kicks on at 78). I have a very small incubator. I'll post pics tomorrow, and I'll try the towel trick @feedman77 thank you. Thanks for your help, everybody! <3<3

Alot of cheap incubators sometimes need a towel wrapped around them to come up to temperature, Or so ive heard!

iam noo expert by anymeans ide hate to see your temps go too high, ide let it run a day or two with humidy and everything before setting the eggs and make sure its consistent

And calibrated the termometers is realy easy and soo important

good luck!

 

[Jessi.Smith]

Mine wouldn't go up, just like yours. I unplugged it then plugged it back in and that is all it took.

The temp does fluctuate with the outside temperature, so I keep a close eye on it and a towel wrapped around it.

Good luck!!!!