Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

[Fancychooklady]

Hey guys, when you're doing a staggered hatch, do you clean out the Hatcher before putting new eggs in it? That sounds like a silly question but I haven't left enough time between batches I guess and I still have a few latecomers and I need to put some more in but it's a little messy from the last few hatching. Should I try to wip the mat out, clean it and put it back? Or do you think they'll be fine?

I would do my best to get rid of any remnants left behind from the last batch. The bacteria levels will be pretty high. I wipe mine out with bleach. So long as you are not at lockdown it should be safe.

 

[rexy]

Hey guys, when you're doing a staggered hatch, do you clean out the Hatcher before putting new eggs in it? That sounds like a silly question but I haven't left enough time between batches I guess and I still have a few latecomers and I need to put some more in but it's a little messy from the last few hatching. Should I try to wip the mat out, clean it and put it back? Or do you think they'll be fine?

Most likely they will be fine, but I always clean it between hatches.

 

[Pinky Macgyver]

I would do my best to get rid of any remnants left behind from the last batch. The bacteria levels will be pretty high. I wipe mine out with bleach. So long as you are not at lockdown it should be safe.

What do you mean not at lock down? It's lock down time for a new lot of eggs that need to go in the Hatcher with some that are passed lock down but haven't hatched yet.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Your call, but if you are past day 18 I'd avoid opening the incubator for any length of time.

 

[Redoliveberry]

You asked for it!

I did, and it put a massive smile on my face!
Beautiful photos

 

[Pinky Macgyver]

Ok, I swapped the three that haven't hatched yet to the other incubator while I cleaned the hatcher then put them in the Hatcher with the others that needed to go in. I don't have much hope for the ones that are late but I had to give them a chance.

 

[Redoliveberry]

Four dogs!! I think I recognise the two in the front, what breeds are the two at the back? The foals are lovely Rexy

 

[rexy]

Four dogs!! I think I recognise the two in the front, what breeds are the two at the back? The foals are lovely Rexy 

There is Bella the border collie, Red the Red Heeler (who was put down a few weeks ago after being my faithful companion for 14 years, it was like cutting my right arm off), Bundy the Labrador, and Horry the staffy/red heeler.

isn't it great to see everyones photos, chickens and others.

 

[Colourful]

You asked for it!

That I did! I love them all

 

[Colourful]

Gorgeous baby horses.

I'm sorry about your Red