Temperature

[Outlaw]

Temp was holding for 2 weeks prior to adding eggs. I am bottle feeding lambs so it gets checked on regularly even through the night. Never varied. Then on morning of 13th day dropped to 98. So I turned it up. Dumb but I panicked. Went back up and stayed. But we went out at 5p.m. Checked before we left and was good. Got home at 9:30p.m. and checked was at 102. I have got it back and has held again for a day. But do you think I will get anything? Or did I bake them? Was going to candle but decided they had enough stress for a day. Thanks Sharon

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

You still have a chance. Mine went to 106F and they hatched

 

[Outlaw]

I hope so! Would be such a waste.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

what day are you on? I almost pulled the plug but the BYC'ers said to see what happens. if it was not for them they would have all been goners

 

[MissPrissy]

The temps will flunctuate. It is really hard to not adjust the thermostats. Keep a positive outlook and candle them in a few days to look for signs of movement. I have seen temps swing from 98 - 102 and the eggs hatch just fine.

Good luck.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Also need to know what type of incubator with your temps....they should be fine....not a big spike for too long a time...

 

[Outlaw]

It happened on the 13th day it is now 16th day. It is an older model Hobovator with fan and tuner. When should I candle to see if they are okay? Thanks Sharon

 

[MissPrissy]

You can candle them now. On day 18 candle them again and see if you see movement. After that leave them alone once you get your humidity up to 70%. Keep the bator closed and watch the temps.

Good luck!

 

[banter]

I am having a horrible time with my Brower incubator! It jumps all over the place! I have it under a towel now because it plummeted to 87 degrees. This morning it was at 102! I have only had it one year. What's wrong??????????

 

[MissPrissy]

Does it have a wafer thermostat? If so, you might need a new wafer.