Power Outage, Turkey Eggs

[MargaretAnneHK]

Okay, question. A couple weeks ago we had an awful spring snowstorm that knocked out the power. I had both turkey and duck eggs in my Incuview incubator. It was out around 15 hours and all I could do was cover the incubator and hope for the best. I did candle several days after an everything looked good. Fast forward to today. The ducks are hatching like popcorn but not a thing from the turkeys. Are turkeys more likely to be affected by a power outage than ducks? Im bummed because candling showed it was going well so I wasnt too worried about issues.

 

[ChickenStuff]

I would just give it time. I have a egg right now hatching and I am worried too that if it is okay. People told me to give it time.

 

[MargaretAnneHK]

Thanks! I dont plan on giving up too soon. Meanwhile, enjoying the ducklings!

 

[007Sean]

With the outage, it could have pushed back the hatch time for the turkeys. Hopefully, they aren't (dis). Just give them some more time before you make any rash decision.

 

[MargaretAnneHK]

Yes, very definitely!! I just wonder why the ducks would hatch on time and not the turkeys? Maybe just simply because they react differently to outages lol.

 

[MargaretAnneHK]

Lol and we got ONE turkey! ( and 8 ducks)

 

[MINDANAO DAVE]

Relax catch your breath and wait a few extra days. You just might be amazed. Don't give up just yet.

 

[Fishkeeper]

Give them some time. The drop in temps may have just slowed them down some.

 

[MargaretAnneHK]

I was considering that, so have not turned the incubator off. Thanks all!