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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by greenthumb89, Jul 17, 2008.

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  1. Jul 17, 2008 #1
    greenthumb89

    greenthumb89 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    this is my first time hatching i am using an LG still air without a turner and the temp spiked to 104...no idea how long but when i went to turn them at 9 it was at 104 so it could have been there since 1 this afternoon...i know that this is probably going to harm the hatch but by how much? anyone know? this is my first hatch i got 22 eggs in there and im only hoping for 4ish chicks...at the most
     
  3. Jul 17, 2008 #2
    lowcountrypoultry

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    They could still be alive, wait it out.
    Do you candle?

    My last hatch I had temperature spikes, and turning problems and got 90% hatch rate, just make sure it doesn't happen again during incubation.

    LG= Little Giant?

    I used to have a Little Giant and it always spiked and never got good hatches, you might as well upgrade to a hova-bator there the best [​IMG]

    What kind of eggs you got in there?
     
  5. Jul 17, 2008 #3
    CindyS

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    I dont think it will hurt a thing, why are you only expecting 4 chicks?
     
  7. Jul 17, 2008 #4
    Eggseronious

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    Usually temp spikes like you are talking about dont effect the hatch that much. I would not worry. However spikes greater and longer, should be of concern. Just keep an eye on the temps and try to correct it when they start. [​IMG]
     
  9. Jul 18, 2008 #5
    hatchcrazzzy

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    i had a temp spike of 110 and some hatched i dont think it hurt yours
     
  11. Jul 18, 2008 #6
    Hangin Wit My Peeps

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    I can see this driving you crazy until you are at day 21! I have a feeling you MAY end up with more then 4! I sure hope things are ok...104 isn't TO bad! I think they will be ok. [​IMG]
     
  13. Jul 18, 2008 #7
    luvmychicknkids

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    chilling in muscadine

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    I just hached 6 out of 7 in the last 24hr's. The temp's spiked to 105 for maybe 4 hour's on day 18 when I moved them to the hatcher. Boy was I happy to see chick's. I just checked the last egg and I saw movement so maybe that one will hatch too. Good luck but why only 4? Soon as you see them you will be addicted. Trust me.
     
  17. Jul 18, 2008 #9
    Wolf-Kim

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    I get 104 temp spikes in my LG still air all the time, it does not affect my hatch rate. I usually just lift the lid to the bator for a few minutes and then go on my way. You'll be okay.

    -Kim
     
  19. Jul 18, 2008 #10
    greenthumb89

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    Quote:because this is my first hatch and they were shipped
     
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