Incubator unplugged

[Andrew S.]

I have had Bobwhite eggs in the incubator for about 5 days and the incubator accidentally got unplugged.  It was about 6 hours before I found that this had happened.  I plugged it back in and are still turning them.  Do you think they will still hatch?

Andrew S.

[aKirA]

I think they will still hatch. Inside the incubator would have still stayed warm. I have also learned through my experience that it is best to keep temperature constant, but...it is no cause for panic when temperatures fall or rise 5 degrees or so. Just need to make the necessary adjustments as you discover them. Hope for the best.

[gp]

i'm sure you will have some hatch but.........not as good if that would not of happend.

[stewaw]

Six hours is nothing to worry about.  I've suffered through a 14hr power outage (before I obtained a generator) and still wound up with a 62% hatch rate.  You should be fine, enjoy.

David

[Andrew S.]

I am going to candle them today.  I think at least some of them wil hatch.

Thanks,
Andrew S.

[RedOakGamebirds]

I agree with everyone's post.  I too had power outages before purchasing a generator system.  Sometimes longer than 24 hours.  As long as you dont open the incubator too much you shouldnt have much of a loss.  Keep in mind the hen does not sit on the eggs 24/7 in the wild.



Larry