➡I accidentally bought Balut eggs: 2 live ducks! Now a Chat Thread!

[BantyChooks]

Ok, I am going to risk sounding so dumb but... How and how would that work? I'm just having a brain fart moment because I can't visualize it.

Replace potatoes with eggs?

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

Replace potatoes with eggs?

In other words, was sarcasm because they'd rather use a broody?

 

[sdm111]

Huh? No put eggs in bags and when the chicks hatch remove from bag and band accordingly

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

Huh? No put eggs in bags and when the chicks hatch remove from bag and band accordingly

I was so confused

 

[sdm111]

You can put 2,3,4 different breeds all in their bags hatch all at the same time and know what's what

 

[R2elk]

I am torn.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GS9ZSOK/?tag=backy-20

or

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XNVD7E/?tag=backy-20

I'm trying to think realistically about what I am truly going to use it for. As well as ratings, efficiency, recommendations I've received and easy of cleanability. I really don't see me doing a whole ton and hatching. I have a whole bunch of different breed of chickens so it's not like I would be breeding for quality SOP breeds for selling. So it would be small personal usage. If lifestyle changes on down the road and I decide to do more specific breeding projects or find myself wanting to hatch more for food, in other words if the situation warrants a financial upgrade of a Bator, it can be done at a later time. I think I am leaning towards the Incuview. I REALLY like the availability to be able to see in easier. It just looks so flimsy. Reminds me of a paint tray. I hope it is more secure than that. I guess that is the only thing that makes me hesitate. The hova-bator looks more sturdy but now I am concerned about the humidity issues that have been brought up. Living in TN, it can be quite humid already. I probably already answered my own self questions but this one: Does it remind anyone else of a paint tray and/or do you think it is as flimsy as one?

I hope you know that you can buy either one of them directly from Incubator Warehouse for less than they want for them on Amazon.

https://incubatorwarehouse.com/incuview-egg-incubator.html

https://incubatorwarehouse.com/hova-bator-genesis-1588-advanced-kit.html

 

[BantyChooks]

In other words, was sarcasm because they'd rather use a broody?

No, it's a valid method.

 

[Molpet]

That is a great article! I'm saving to refer back to later. Thank you.

I have to warn you, it is digital and it's like getting a new smart phone.. it takes a while to figure out how to work it.. so play with it for a week or two before setting eggs... I have to relearn it every year LOL

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

I have to warn you, it is digital and it's like getting a new smart phone.. it takes a while to figure out how to work it.. so play with it for a week or two before setting eggs... I have to relearn it every year LOL

Yeah I always read the reviews of what people have said, good and bad, as well as the questions that people have asked and have been answered. I've read people suggesting to run it for at least a week to make sure the temps and humidity are accurate and if not it gives you a chance to recalibrate it. My hubby will have to help me with that part if needed. But I will definitely play around with it first to get the hang of it and how it works etc. BEFORE even thinking about setting eggs.

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

Ok, just because I think my chickens are adorable... Here is a recent pic of Priscilla. She is so fluffy that when she lays down, it looks like she is melting.