Temps

[RhodeIslandReds]

I just put 16 rir eggs in the bator on the 26 and I just caught it now when wathcing tv that the side was open from when i put in some water...The temp was at 96-98 range will this affect the eggs at all??

Thanks,
RIRs

 

[Mahonri]

They need ventilation. If you keep the temp close to 99 you'll be fine.

Momentary fluctuations down mimic the hen getting off the nest each day to eat and poop

 

[FarmGirl01]

Eggs can handle a few temp changes. Everything should be fine. Good luck.

 

[RhodeIslandReds]

Thanks for all the info there.
I was getting scared cause those were the last eggs i will probly get from them.....

Hopefully i get a good hatch

Thanks,
RIRs

 

[Rainwolf]

Be aware they might be delayed due to the lower temp but they should be fine.. just add a couple extra days if they don't hatch "on time"

I always add 3 extra days from due date anyhow just in case. So for a known low temp time I would incubate 5 days after due date just to be safe. Then candle (or float test if can not candle) to check for any really late survivors.