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LG still air as a hatcher - Will chicks be burned?

post #1 of 13
4/17/11 at 5:05am
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I've been incubating in a Genesis 1588 and would like to use an LG still air as a hatcher.  However, I am concerned about the unprotected metal heating element.  Could this burn my LF chicks?  I know that others do use the LG to hatch - do you do anything special to prevent this, or am I just being paranoid?

Thanks! (It's day 15!) bun

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post #2 of 13
4/17/11 at 5:35am

My lg has never burned a chick.  I get worried with certain chicks after they dry out and get active checking out everything. But, never an injury in two years with lg hatcher. Good luck.

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post #3 of 13
4/17/11 at 5:36am
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Originally Posted by nwfl 

My lg has never burned a chick.  I get worried with certain chicks after they dry out and get active checking out everything. But, never an injury in two years with lg hatcher. Good luck.


Oh, good!  Thank you.  I needed someone to calm my fears.  hide


Edited by ChestnutRidge - 4/17/11 at 5:39am

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post #4 of 13
4/17/11 at 5:38am

I also use the LG and no problems here either smile

Wife to 1 wonderful Hubby, Mom to 3 grown children(ds 22,dd 19,dstepd 19, mommy to 2 dogs Layla the Boxer and Dusty the Shih Tzu, ok to many chickens now to count i think last count was 46 w/eggs in bator

         
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Wife to 1 wonderful Hubby, Mom to 3 grown children(ds 22,dd 19,dstepd 19, mommy to 2 dogs Layla the Boxer and Dusty the Shih Tzu, ok to many chickens now to count i think last count was 46 w/eggs in bator

         
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post #5 of 13
4/17/11 at 5:40am
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Originally Posted by white01 

I also use the LG and no problems here either smile


I'm glad to hear that people have done this and been fine.
Thank you!

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post #6 of 13
4/17/11 at 5:41am

I use the LG for hatching & incubation...never had an issue with the element.

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post #7 of 13
4/17/11 at 7:36am

I also use a genesis to incubate and I use my old Little Giant  still air to hatch in. Hatched out 6 overnight in the LG. Working good for me. Never any problems with the element hurting anything.. Don't worry you have a good plan going.

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Bantam Cochins in Black, Birchen, Columbian and Buff Columbian. Now also have Sliver Penciled and Partridge. Working on a Silver Laced Project. Gold Laced project, and now a few White and White Frizzle.

 

Here's the link: for Cochin International:  www.cochinsint.com

 

another link:

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/my-feather-anatomy-guide

 

lots of information to read:

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post #8 of 13
4/17/11 at 8:36am
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Originally Posted by ChickyChickyBaby 

I use the LG for hatching & incubation...never had an issue with the element.


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No problems here, this was my first year and I was worried too, but everything went fine. thumbsup

Mommysongbird wife of 11yrs to one hardworken' man, mom to 3 peeps Josh 24, Kelsey 21, Curtis 9, also have 7 grand peeps Kayla 6, Cadence 6, Wyatt 4, Pheobe 3, Annabelle 2, Rain 1 and Gracie still in the bator!

I am a SAHM homeschool my youngest child, this is our VERY FIRST chicken experience!!
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Mommysongbird wife of 11yrs to one hardworken' man, mom to 3 peeps Josh 24, Kelsey 21, Curtis 9, also have 7 grand peeps Kayla 6, Cadence 6, Wyatt 4, Pheobe 3, Annabelle 2, Rain 1 and Gracie still in the bator!

I am a SAHM homeschool my youngest child, this is our VERY FIRST chicken experience!!
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post #9 of 13
4/17/11 at 10:56am
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Thanks, everyone!  http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/happy/thumbsup.gif I am reassured! smile  I set up the LG this morning and am now trying to stabilize the temperature.  I won't need it for a few days, but I want to make sure I have everything ready on time.
Thanks again! http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/happy/wave.gif

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post #10 of 13
2/15/12 at 6:14am

In case anyone else reads this thread-last night my chick burned its eye on the element and this morning its closed and milky looking barnie.gif first time using the lg as a hatcher.  Poor thing.

DH will have to rework this weekend before the ducks hatch.

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