Thanks a lot!
BTW do you know why the auto turner keeps on malfunctioning for the manna pro incubator. Some people say because water piles up too much in the resovoirs and spills into the d shaped turner that causes damage. DO you have any ideas?
No problem. I found this website very informative and it is great to keep dry hatching very sure.
https://www.muranochickenfarm.com/2018/03/dry-incubation.html
Dry Hatching is letting your humidity drop as low as 15% and refilling the water and humidity to 30-40%. For lockdown the humidity would be 60% accordingly.
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I would do about 35%humidity for the first 15 days and raise it 65-70% humidity for lockdown. However, dry hatching methods have been yielding higher hatch rates such 90% for what I did.
Hi! Here is what I would do
That crushed egg looks like it needs some 'patching.' First there is too much feces on the egg which might result in infection and contaimination of the egg. Get some towels with wet warm water on it then sanitize the egg by doing that. Then wrap the egg with some...
I am looking for a less pricey option for incubators less than 150 dollars, but looking at the kerbonnixs it looks like its not worth the 89 dollars should I buy the nurture right or stick with the kerbonnixs? Thanks a lot!
I would quote the AVHATCHERIES brand, their located in California and gives you free shipping. But I warn you their customer service is horrible and they don't respond emails. Meyer Hatchery is also a reputable brand if your looking for a little bit pricey option, and safe egg arrivals...
Hi! I am also new, but having done a few incubations with chickens this looks pretty normal to me. From the 13th day you should see more of the embryo taking 2/3 of the space with less veins being seen and enlarged air sac or bubble(the yellower part)
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I thought it would be great to make my own incubator using a 60watt bulb but I am new to this homemade type of things so I have a few questions.., The bulb is currently about 4-5cm away from the eggs so is that going to be too hot? Also, I don'thave a thermometer so which length is...