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For those who are interested in Cornish check out this group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cornishchickens/

Try using WD-40. It works great for me.

FYI Small fans are readily available in old appliances if you have access to non-working refrigerators, upright freezers, or microwave ovens. Egg turner motors from the ice maker or microwave turntables , etc.

I believe that would be a fair price if it is in good working condition. Good luck with it.

If you don't mind me asking. How much is he asking for it?

Probably a SEARS Super Hatcher. I've got one that I have had since 1973. It is a good incubator if you don't mind turning by hand. The slides in the bottom of the trays never seemed to turn the eggs enough to satisfy me.

FYI. The correct temperature to store hatching eggs is from 65 to 68 degrees & 70% humidity.

One nest minimum per five hens

Brooder in the kitchen is not a wise choice.

The best thing to do for a broody hen is leave her alone. Feed & water should be in its usual place so she will know where it is and come off the nest to get it. This will let her get exercise that she needs and will help with the egg turning. She won't starve. Let nature take its course. This...

Beautiful birds. I wish I had room for some.

I have done this with good results many times. Eggs can still be good for several days if left in the nest if conditions are right. Duck nests are often on the ground and under something. The duck will also cover the nest with feathers or straw or whatever is available before she leaves the...

Very good information. Thanks.

It is OK to clean hatching eggs if it is done properly. NEVER wash them. They can be wiped with a dry cloth or steel scouring pad. Do not use any liquids or chemicals. Don't worry about the stains, just the fecal matter. Rule of thumb; if you cannot feel the dirt, it won't hurt.

Almost any kind of dry tree leaves also works real well.

American Coot, AKA Water Chicken, AKA Mudhen. Very common in central Texas.

Hatching in cartons also helps with incubator sanitation during the hatch and clean up after the hatch is done.

That's 81.8% hatch rate. Sounds like success to me. Congratulations!