Should I just get new eggs?? *UPDATE #3* I have 9 Babies so far!!

[austin12895]

So I got some eggs in the mail and put them in the incubator Thursday. My temp was perfect, right between 99 and 100 that is until last night. I looked at the thermometer and it read 104 so I turned it down just a tad. When i went to bed it was just over 99. when I got up this morning the temp was 93!! So i turned it up and got it to the normal temp. I was gone for about 5 hours this afternoon and when I got home it was 102! I cant seem to get it to stay steady anymore!

Do you think the eggs are ruined? should i just order some new ones and give up on these? Any input would be very much appreciated!

 

[Whitehouse Quail]

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I wouldn't stress too much... the temp swings could have impacted the overall hatch rate, but still, you will most likely get a few chicks! (Even if it's less than expected.) However, you can always order more eggs after the hatch! Good luck!

 

[austin12895]

Thanks! There are only 15 eggs but it still gives me some hope! The are button quail eggs if that helps any.

 

[TwoCrows]

X2 on the not stressing. It is the long term temp issues that cause trouble. Get it stable and you should be fine.

 

[gamebirdboy]

One question, what kind of incubator?

 

[austin12895]

LG...

I know there not very reliable but i hatched duck and turkey eggs last year just fine! lol

 

[Whitehouse Quail]

Is it a forced air? If not, you should look into adding a computer fan. It stabilizes them enough so they stay the same temperature! Just do a search up there ^^ . Many people have done this with great results!

 

[TheRealTimShady]

104 for button eggs is a bit high, only b/c they are smaller, but as long as it didn't stay there for hours on end you should be fine. GL with your hatch

 

[hlf1996]

I also have an LG incubator. I have 22 silkie eggs on day 18 (lockdown started today) and the temperature has been very steady. I have a fan in mine, and that may be the reason its working so well. Good luck

 

[austin12895]

Just locked down my incubator! nxt few days are gonna be long ones! fingers crossed!!

p.s. I did candle a few and the ones that i did seem to be pretty dark on the inside. None of them really glowed.