New member and im an idiot

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! I use a broody hen for all my hatching, so I can't offer any advice there.
Good luck! I hope your hatch goes smoothly

 

[janiedoe]

Congratulations on the two that have hatched!
I have several broody hens too. Some of mine have poor hatching rates but they are willing to raise adoptees. That is a win for me.

 

[Chuckie chicken]

Welcome! If you got off social media, that's proof to me that you're not an idiot.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC, sending good hatching vibes your way.

 

[orloffer]

Welcome to BYC, EmpyreQueen! There is so much to see, do, and learn here!

 

[EmpyreQueen]

Any higher of temperature and you probably would have cooked the eggs. Around 100 is best. Often times if the temperature runs high the chicks can hatch a day or two early and if it runs low a day or two late. Again good luck and have fun.
My latest hatch but I have a lot of birds.
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Thats an awesome set up!

 

[EmpyreQueen]

Something like a Little Giant? Hopefully you took all of the eggs out of the turner and laid they in the bottom on the screen. I have a couple I modified. I like circulated air better then still air. This thread may help you.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/little-giant-incubator-tricks.601352/
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I didnt because I was trying to not open it too much as what I've read scared me crapless on locking it down etc after day 17.
But I will tonight when I get off work. Or have my husband do it when he gets home

 

[cmom]

Once they have pipped. You can quickly bring the humidity back up by misting the eggs with warm water after you take the turner out and have layed the eggs in the bottom. They should be ok.

 

[EmpyreQueen]

Welcome to BYC! You might read up on assisted hatches just in case. Above all, be patient. Good luck with your hatch!

Thank you! I have indeed read the assist hatch article. If it comes to that I will attempt but a of right now I have 2 out of the egg ! Hoping the rest come out soon