Good morning everyone! I get my chicks in a couple days! I'm super excited and nervous at the same time. I've never had chicks shipped so I hope they do alright...
Same here! Bees are able to make something that is antibacterial and never spoils, I don't think cat's (or civets) ever think twice about what they leave behind...
Don't fret! You aren't that far off the temperature. If anything, without changing temps or anything they may just be a day or two late.
I would try, to just ease the temp up to 101. Not sure what kind of incubator you have but if it is the type with a manually adjusted thermostat (not digital)...
When I was using a still air, I kept it around 100 and had pretty decent hatches. They were always early so I figured it was best not to increase the temperature. Could have been my thermometers too...how far along are they? I would say if you are closer to the end, they should be fine at 100.4...
I wish someone told me this when I first got chickens!! I have since learned they will go to bed on their own, get out of the rain if they want to, and if I need to give them medical attention, I just wait until they are sleeping :D