Incubator unplugged on day 19, =\

[Blhodge87]

So I’m an Ag teacher hatching eggs for class and we’re on day 19/20. there was a short in the plug over the weekend and when I arrived to check on things the incubator was off and eggs cold and had been that way for over 24 hours.

Anyone know if there is somehow a chance these chicks might have survived that long without heat? I’m pretty bummed thinking that none are going to end up hatching.

 

[Debbie292d]

Someone recently had a power outage for about that long. I was betting against it, but they lived. @2ndTink was who knows the person as they are her eggs.

 

[Yardmom]

Yes there is a chance. I have not had eggs go without heat for 24 hour, but have had eggs survive all night in freezing temperatures.
Let the eggs warm up. After they are fully warmed candle and see if anyone is moving. Expect eggs to hatch later than they would have.

 

[2ndTink]

It is still possible that some will hatch! I'm sure by now you have them warmed back up. Since they are in lockdown I'd skip candling, just let them get nice and warm and wait it out.

Look for any wiggling eggs and listen for peeps. Good luck! I hope they hung in there for you! The chicks I know of that hatched were earlier on in their development and potentially less susceptible to being cold.