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post #31 of 36
1/28/12 at 2:11pm


 

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Ok so im waiting on my Octagon60, should be here in 2 weeksclap.gif. It will be my first one and first time incubating so Im reading up. What I have compiled so far to make sure I got the jist of it........ Allow it to run for a few days to stabilize, then keep it around 45% humidity and between 99-100 degrees. On the 18th day increase the humidity to about 65%. I will attempt to candle or use an LED flashlight after 2 weeks. Any corrections are welcomed. Thanks!!

 

BTW-Im doing bantams(Sebrights & Mille D'uccles)


That sounds pretty good, but you should read this doc. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B32FvqvfnuQ8NTUxZmMxMTMtYjlmMy00ZDYxLWIxYjktYTc5ZDE2YjIzZTI4&hl=en_US

 

If that link didn't work there is a link here from the blog I got it. http://scratchcradle.wordpress.com/

 

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post #32 of 36
1/28/12 at 4:13pm

Dang!  I just read that whole thing and now I wonder if I will have a single egg hatch. If not, I expect my lessons will come in handy next time.  Thank you so much for that link!!!!

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post #33 of 36
1/28/12 at 4:45pm

This sucks. I'm on day 9 and already I only have 13/22 left. I candled a little while ago and it seems some have died. Ugh obviously i'm joining the failed first time group..he.gif

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post #34 of 36
1/28/12 at 4:54pm
Had eight coturnix eggs in. None hatched. Let them go 21to days. Nothing. May have not been fertile as I only have one rooster with six hens. Going to try again closer to spring. Have a LG with automatic turner. Gonna try to get a fan kit too before I put more eggs in. Just gave up on them today.

1 fainting billy goat, 2 "mutt" nanny goats,1 nubian/boer mix nanny, 'Hoppy' the easter bunny, and 11 chickens.

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1 fainting billy goat, 2 "mutt" nanny goats,1 nubian/boer mix nanny, 'Hoppy' the easter bunny, and 11 chickens.

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post #35 of 36
1/29/12 at 9:44am

We are the downer club!  highfive.gif

 

Ha!  Just kidding.

 

At least I know now what I didn't know then so that later when I can, I will use then what I wish I had used now. 

 

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post #36 of 36
1/29/12 at 10:28am
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Originally Posted by dsfrango View Post

Ok so im waiting on my Octagon60, should be here in 2 weeksclap.gif. It will be my first one and first time incubating so Im reading up. What I have compiled so far to make sure I got the jist of it........ Allow it to run for a few days to stabilize, then keep it around 45% humidity and between 99-100 degrees. On the 18th day increase the humidity to about 65%. I will attempt to candle or use an LED flashlight after 2 weeks. Any corrections are welcomed. Thanks!!

 

BTW-Im doing bantams(Sebrights & Mille D'uccles)



Well, it's my understanding and experience that Sebrights are really hard to hatch and brood successfully.  I had to buy Silver and Golden Sebright chicks.  I have been successful at hatching a few Mille Fleur D'Uccles.  I'm glad you've chosen a Brinsea product because I think that will up your chances of successful hatches.  With the Brinseas, you can pretty much expect them to "stabilize" within 24 hours.  Within 8 hours, even, but I run mine 24 hours before setting the eggs. For incubators with fans, the temp should be 99.5 and Brinseas are rock solid on heat. 

 

Good luck!

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-- Linda (AKA: gryeyes)
I refuse to fight a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Buncha PET chickens, ducks, and a pair of Toulouse geese.  Oh, plus 2 wiener dogs, some bunnies and 2 cats which own me.

MAHONRI'S 3RD ANNUAL, BYC EASTER HATCH-A-LONG!!!!

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