why the temp decrease

[mustangsaguaro]

Well, this afternoon I set a full incubator of eggs. When I set my eggs the incubator was ranging in temp of 99.4-99.6. Well, after I set the eggs I went and checked on the temp about 3 hours later and the temp decreased down to 86.5. What could have caused such a decrease. When I took the top off the incubator to set the eggs I did not touch any settings whatsoever. I just went back out there, this was about an hour after I saw the temp go down to 86.5 and the temp was at 96.5. So at least the temp is increasing again. But what the heck could have caused such a decrease when I didn't touch or do anything but put eggs in. Has anyone else ever seen this happen to them. I've had this incubator on for about 4 or 5 days. And the temp has been stable for the last 3 days. Any incite as to why things went haywire would appreciate it. I'm not to worried about it since I just set the eggs. BTW, I have a hovabator if that helps anyone.

THanks

 

[mtngrl812]

just leave it alone, the temp has to bring the eggs up to temp too so it takes much longer to get back up to operating temp. I would not worry about it until tomorrow AM

 

[Suechick]

The eggs are cool and their thermal mass brings the temp in the incubator down. It takes several hours to come up to temp, but that's completely normal and not a problem.