- Jan 5, 2013
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I have a Brinsea Octagon 20 that will have its first batch of eggs put in it this weekend! (whoohooo!) I got the automatic turner as suggested by so many on here. However... I'm a bit concerned about a few things. I am using shipped eggs and so planned on using egg crates with the bottoms cut out. I will be hatching a full bator full of Marans, Jersey Giants, Isbars and Serama eggs.
Questions:
1. DO the eggs STAY in the cartons when the turner is used? I plan on not turning for the first few days after letting the eggs settle. But that thing REALLY tilts! I'm especially concerned about the smaller serama eggs falling out.
2. I have a full bator full of eggs coming. If the breeder sends a few extra can I layer them? I have seen this done several times. And then as eggs don't make it they are removed and room is made for them for hatching. How does the turner affect THAT? Seems to me they'd be rolling. Would I be better just to leave the extras out?
And finally... ANY tips you all could give to help prepare me for my first hatch. I know I am asking alot with SHIPPED eggs for my first hatch and Serama eggs to boot.. but I don't have local eggs near me so I decided to try some fun breeds this time.
Thank you all so much for your help!
Rachel
Questions:
1. DO the eggs STAY in the cartons when the turner is used? I plan on not turning for the first few days after letting the eggs settle. But that thing REALLY tilts! I'm especially concerned about the smaller serama eggs falling out.
2. I have a full bator full of eggs coming. If the breeder sends a few extra can I layer them? I have seen this done several times. And then as eggs don't make it they are removed and room is made for them for hatching. How does the turner affect THAT? Seems to me they'd be rolling. Would I be better just to leave the extras out?
And finally... ANY tips you all could give to help prepare me for my first hatch. I know I am asking alot with SHIPPED eggs for my first hatch and Serama eggs to boot.. but I don't have local eggs near me so I decided to try some fun breeds this time.
Thank you all so much for your help!
Rachel