is there supposed to be a temperature spike before the chicks hatch??

[TayFray!]

my incubator temp. just went from 99.5 or so to 100.5 or 101 i think that is supposed to happen right before they start to hatch? am i right??

 

[riftnreef]

I don't know that it's supposed to, but it shouldn't hurt anything...especially if they are near hatch. late in the game, humidity plays a larger role in hatching than temperature...well, within reason of course. I wouldn't sweat it unless it starts creeping up to 103, then you have a problem.

 

[Criskin]

The temp tends to spike around 2/3 the way through the hatch because the eggs develope their own internal temperature as the chicks grow. This adds to the heat from the incubator. I usually adjust the thermostat to keep the eggs where they should be.

 

[TayFray!]

ok thanks!