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[caco123]

Hi iv just got a lend of a poly hatch incubator does anyone know how I set the temperature

also if I got a broody hen would thus be more preferable?

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[BrickWall Honey]

One quick search found your instructions, however if you get a proven broody I would use her until you've figured out the Poly.

http://www.brinsea.com/pdffiles/Polyhatch (US).pdf



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[sourland]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[drumstick diva]

I think you would be better off starting with a broody hen but, that isn't something you can just order from a catalog. Some breeds go broody often, some never will. You can't 'make" an hen go broody. IF you have hens, breeds like silkies are usually reliable broodies, sooner or later they will go broody. That is your chance to buy fertile eggs of any breed you wish, and exchange the silkie eggs for your new ones. She will brood them as though they were her own.

 

[rockinpaints]

Cheers from Ohio!

Glad you could join us!

and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

[petrel]

Welcome.

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! I would post in this thread for best results: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-amp-hatching-eggs good luck to you.

 

[caco123]

Thanks all for your welcome messages

I bought a thermonitor on Amazon and it seems accurate..fingers crossed they

! Is there anything else I should know as a first time hatcher.. All info greatly appreciated

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!