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    Old style thermometer vs. combo thermometer/hydrometer

    I have an older incubator that I've been using for a number of years with some success. I bought an old style thermometer a few years ago. the glass thermometer with the numbers on a plastic sheet behind it. This year I bought a combination thermometer hygrometer. I've got the thermometer and...
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    Low Incubation Heat

    I've heard that the temprature can determen wheather the baby chick will be a rooster or hen. Is this true and if it is, what temp do I need to shoot for in my styrpform incubator for baby hens? I think it's a hova-bator but not sure as I bought it used. I have the automatic turner and fan...
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    Trouble with my incubator, Brower Model 11670-3

    I have a small incubator, styrofoam type but I turn the screw just a little bit as in 1/16 of a turn at a time. It takes time but if everything is working ie thermostat, it'll work out for you. Patience is the word believe me. Also I had a problem hold the temp a couple time myself. Ended up...
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    GQF 1266 - acrylic door help

    I have a HOVABATOR, I think. Bought it used so not sure what name brand but one of the windows was warped so I just took a piece of plastic from a candy dispensor, fit it to the hole where the original window was and glued it in. Works great.
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    How do you tell if an egg is fertile???/

    I had the same question and asked the guy that runs the local hatchery. He says you can check with putting the eggs in a container of water. If the egg floats or half floats no good. If it sinks to the bottom, it's a good egg, use it.
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    How long can I hold Guinea eggs?

    Good, I still have a few days. Right now I have 10 eggs and hope to get more tomorrow. Two of my turners are broke so I'll put the eggs in the working turners next week then when it's time to stop turning I'll just put them in the holders that stand still. I hop they start laying more. 2 a day...
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    Opening incubator during hatch?

    I can't speak for others but when a hen is setting on eggs she gets up for a short while to eat and drink so myself, I raise the top for a few mins every day or two. I don't completely remove the top, just crack it a few inches on one side. I have a hovabator something the best I can tell...
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    How long can I hold Guinea eggs?

    I've raised chickens for over 20 years but just started using an incubator about 3 years ago. Last year I started with Guineas and have 15 Guineas with 8 Females and 7 males, best as I can tell. I let them free range till I started getting eggs and now keep them in the run/pen. I'm getting from...
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