We had our incubator set at 100 degrees with 45-55% humidity for at least 2 days before we got our eggs. I got the eggs yesterday evening and put them in at night. My daughter helped. When I got home last night the incubator was at 108 degrees. I don't know how it got there (maybe my helper?) I'm not sure how long it was that high, but I brought it back down within an hour.
Today I put in the other set of eggs. I know staggering isn't a good idea, but I'm guessing the ones that went up to 108 probably won't make it. Has anyone had ones that developed after temporary high temperatures like that? I'll candle at 8 days and see what happens..but it would be nice to know if anyone else has ever done something like that with chickens who lived to tell the tale...
Today I put in the other set of eggs. I know staggering isn't a good idea, but I'm guessing the ones that went up to 108 probably won't make it. Has anyone had ones that developed after temporary high temperatures like that? I'll candle at 8 days and see what happens..but it would be nice to know if anyone else has ever done something like that with chickens who lived to tell the tale...