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Originally Posted by stephanie1992 
lol i never used a broody hen except to hatch quail eggs. Ive always used an incubator. ull get use to it the more u use it
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Originally Posted by kuntrygirl
I have a Brinsea Eco 20 with the auto turn cradle. I guess my problem is that I have been so spoiled for so many years because my broody hens have always hatched the eggs. All I had to do was mark the calendar and look for eggs on the hatch day. With the incubator, I have to keep an eye on temps, water level, etc. It's too much work for me. I guess I'm just lazy.
I don't have to check temps and humidity with a broody hen. All I have to do is make sure she has fresh water and food and that she stretches her legs.
I have a Brinsea Eco 20 with the auto turn cradle. I guess my problem is that I have been so spoiled for so many years because my broody hens have always hatched the eggs. All I had to do was mark the calendar and look for eggs on the hatch day. With the incubator, I have to keep an eye on temps, water level, etc. It's too much work for me. I guess I'm just lazy.
I don't have to check temps and humidity with a broody hen. All I have to do is make sure she has fresh water and food and that she stretches her legs.lol i never used a broody hen except to hatch quail eggs. Ive always used an incubator. ull get use to it the more u use it
LOL. I hope so.
I'll keep practicing.
NPIP Certified-115 Chickens (50 chicks), 13 Geese (12 gosling), 19 BR Turkeys (5 poults), 7 Rabbits, 60 Muscovy Duck, 29 Guineas (15 keets), 9 Peafowl, 8 Sheep, 1 Goat and pea, turkey and guinea eggs cooking in the incubator.
NPIP Certified-115 Chickens (50 chicks), 13 Geese (12 gosling), 19 BR Turkeys (5 poults), 7 Rabbits, 60 Muscovy Duck, 29 Guineas (15 keets), 9 Peafowl, 8 Sheep, 1 Goat and pea, turkey and guinea eggs cooking in the incubator.
