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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by lshytle, Jan 8, 2014.

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  1. Jan 8, 2014 #1
    lshytle

    lshytle Out Of The Brooder

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    I just got home and noticed that my humidity was a little low. (Today's hatch day) So, I looked at all my eggs and saw no pips so I opened it up and just as I was about to spray, I saw an egg with a little crack. I quickly misted the incubator, shut it, and adjusted it back to the normal temperature. What else should I do?
     
  3. Jan 8, 2014 #2
    foreverlearning

    foreverlearning Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Relax, a broody mamma is nowhere near as exact as a incubator and they do just fine hatching. If they start pipping and the membrane looks dried out because of the low humidity just wet it with a damp paper towel. Sometimes they are a little late as well (2-3 days), I wouldn't count them out just because they didn't hatch today.
     
  5. Jan 9, 2014 #3
    HorseMadWhovian

    HorseMadWhovian Chillin' With My Peeps

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    On my horse ;)
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