Incubator temperature

[yowzer]

My thermometer said it was 108 in the incubator. I changed a few things, and now the new thermometer is reading 100. Do you think the growing chickens will be ok?

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! 108 is high do you know how long it was at that temp? A short blip in temp should not be a problem but if it was for a prolonged period of time it could certainly be a danger for embryos. Have you calibrated your thermometer? Are sure it's reading correct?
Always best to check before hand to be sure. Once you have it stable again I would candle the eggs to see what is happening in them. Here is an excellent article on incubating with lots of info on how important temps are > http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101

Good luck with your eggs I hope you are able to keep your temps steady.
Enjoy BYC

 

[N F C]

Good morning and welcome to BYC!

I hope your hatch turns out ok even with the temp issue. @Yorkshire coop has given you some good info, I wish you all the luck.

Nice to have you here!

 

[yowzer]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! 108 is high do you know how long it was at that temp? A short blip in temp should not be a problem but if it was for a prolonged period of time it could certainly be a danger for embryos. Have you calibrated your thermometer? Are sure it's reading correct?
Always best to check before hand to be sure. Once you have it stable again I would candle the eggs to see what is happening in them. Here is an excellent article on incubating with lots of info on how important temps are > http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101

Good luck with your eggs I hope you are able to keep your temps steady.
Enjoy BYC

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Sorry I'm afraid not, but if you require further help or have any more questions about your eggs you can drop in on the incubating and hatching section of the forum lots of very knowledgable members there. Here is the link > https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-amp-hatching-eggs

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

That is an awfully high tempt. I hope you didn't lose them all.

 

[nj2wv]

Welcome to BYC !!