13th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

[Ted_Harrell]

High everyone, haven't posted in a while. I have been working on my Rhode Island Reds. I have had some predation and I have 8 babies and 5 juveniles growing fast at the moment. i may collect some eggs today and hatch them in time for Easter. Hope all of you folks have lots of luck with your hatches, thank you for remembering me...

 

[muddy75]

Question:
What type of water do you use in the incubator? (for humidity)

I have bottled spring water, tap water, or refrigerator water. I don't have any distilled on hand, though.

Should use distilled if possible but the others will work in a pinch and filtered is better than tap but I would let it warm to room temp before adding if out of the fridge

 

[Florida Backyard Chickens]

My daughter set 30 easter eggers last Thursday!

 

[Kurczaklover]

So I have a Dottie that has taken up residence in a nesting box, this is the second day. I don't think it will make the hatch date,, but when is the right time to slide a few eggs that aren't hers under her? And does this mean I may be able to add the 15 chicks that are arriving around the 20th to her brood?

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Should use distilled if possible but the others will work in a pinch and filtered is better than tap but I would let it warm to room temp before adding if out of the fridge

Thanks! I ended up just going out and getting some distilled water.

 

[Poodlemum]

Turns out my turner is working I must only be looking at it in the same spot every time lol since yesterday

The same thing happened to me

 

[casportpony]

Finally got my eggs this evening and set in the incubator at 7:35. So, about a day and a half later than I wanted, but they're in and I think I'll still count for the hatch-a-long... @casportpony ??? Do we message you our number? Thanks!

Send me a message if you don't mind.

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Question:
What type of water do you use in the incubator? (for humidity)

I have bottled spring water, tap water, or refrigerator water. I don't have any distilled on hand, though.

I just use tap water

 

[casportpony]

Question:
What type of water do you use in the incubator? (for humidity)

I have bottled spring water, tap water, or refrigerator water. I don't have any distilled on hand, though.

I might be able to get distilled water, though.

Distilled would be best.

From Brinsea:
"The Water
We always recommend using distilled water in your incubator. Distilled water is free of contaminants and it prevents mineral deposits in the incubators. Such deposits allow bacteria to grow. Distilled water can also help to extend the life of the silicone tubing, which is important if you are using an Advance Humidity Pump or an EX model incubator. "
https://www.brinsea.com/Articles/Advice/WaterMatters.aspx

 

[Silkie Princess]

I just use tap water

Same