Theoretical question about bob eggs I set 5 days ago.

[QChickieMama]

I just realized today that the egg turner wasn't plugged in. Wow. It's been about 4 days since I set them. Was checking the temp & RH fastidiously, but...duh....didn't have the turner on.

So, should I not process this batch? Kinda hate to wait the whole incubation period if, theoretically, they're not going to hatch anyway.

What would you do? (Besides not be so air brained.)

 

[TwoCrows]

Actually you are probably OK. At the 5 day mark, the embryo has little development yet and mostly the blood veins are forming. But any longer and you might have run into trouble.

I think all will be well. Get the turner running and you should see a normal hatch. Good luck!

 

[QChickieMama]

Oh, whew! Glad to hear I have a chance. I have 120 in there...sure hated to wreck the whole batch.

 

[SiTran]

Actually you are probably OK. At the 5 day mark, the embryo has little development yet and mostly the blood veins are forming. But any longer and you might have run into trouble.

I think all will be well. Get the turner running and you should see a normal hatch. Good luck!

I second twocrowsranch, I think some people don't even start their turner until day 3! Read it somewhere. Good luck!