Power out overnight--are they ok?

[moonflowerfarms]

Hi all, I have our first batch of eggs from our chickens and rooster in the incubator. It was on and fine last night, but this morning I went to check and the plug had fallen out. So I put it back in and it turned on again. Best guess is that the cat had a little too much fun last night and hit it on her runs of crazy around the room. It was down to 75deg inside according to our egg-level thermometer. They are just over a week in (7 days yesterday, 8 today). Are they going to be ok, or are they a lost cause? Thanks!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Hi all, I have our first batch of eggs from our chickens and rooster in the incubator. It was on and fine last night, but this morning I went to check and the plug had fallen out. So I put it back in and it turned on again. Best guess is that the cat had a little too much fun last night and hit it on her runs of crazy around the room. It was down to 75deg inside according to our egg-level thermometer. They are just over a week in (7 days yesterday, 8 today). Are they going to be ok, or are they a lost cause? Thanks!

Eggs are pretty resilient. A lot depends on how long they were at that temps. I would candle them tonight after they've been warmed back up for the day and you'll have an idea of how they are doing. Good luck!

 

[kuchchicks]

My aunt had the same thing happen a few years back. She ended up with a successful hatch.