2015 HALLOWEEN Hatch-a-Long, Join us IF YOU DARE!

[storminthenight]

Ok, thank you!!!
I probably won't be able to get one of those in time (I already ordered eggs

). But I will see what I can find, just to double check it.

 

[mixedUPturk]

Ok, thank you!!!
I probably won't be able to get one of those in time (I already ordered eggs

). But I will see what I can find, just to double check it.

I have a brinsea and i love how accurate and steady it is! I agree to never trust any single thermometer, u should always test them. I have an accurate reptile probe therm that i tested then used. Was about 10$ at a pet store. Good luck!

 

[chicapee]

Well the Brinsea should arrive tomorrow! Anyone have any experience with them? It's an Octogon 20 advanced. I'm wondering if I should trust the temperature on the display or if I should be worried at all that it might be off!

Mine was low. My first hatch was slightly delayed.

 

[tracyjg]

That would be great if you have it yet! then I can just go straight to it!  you see I have so many saved links I get lost at this point, with you I know where to go! 





Gotcha! fans will help, thats why I like the wafer thermostats, temps dont vary in a cooler,  did you ever think to make a cooler one because of the temps issues where your at?

Cute! 

I ask my partner tonight on that cooler incubator he said there's a possibility he can make it for my son for a birthday present possibly jan.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Right, I wasn't sure how accurate the reading on the unit is though, I would hope considering how much it cost it would be pretty accurate, but all I've ever used is styrofoam, I want my first hatch to be a success.
If I don't trust the digital read out, what do I use?

In the article I put a ton of info and dif ways you can calibrate

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101

SCROLL to temp section.....

 

[Sally Sunshine]

adding.... I also use the Spot check! its worth purchasing for the future

 

[Sally Sunshine]

You should always check the temperature--It is very important compared to humidity.

Temps need to stay within one degree of 99.5
Humidity can be in a range of about 20% so not as critical.

Agree! NEVER EVER trust a thermometer, always calibrate!

Joining!

AWesome!! whatcha gonna hatch?

@Sally Sunshine I just got new chickens, but I'm sure going to be following this Hatch-A-Long! Thanks for inviting me.

So glad to have you with us!

Mine was low. My first hatch was slightly delayed.

oh bummer! you would think as much as they cost (even the styros are expensive for what they are) they should all be calibrated! This is why most people have bad hatches first time around, been there done it! Had no idea about calibration!

I ask my partner tonight on that cooler incubator he said there's a possibility he can make it for my son for a birthday present possibly jan.

They are so easy, trust me and you have all of us to give a hand when you need answers! I have links in my signature on both our cabinet cooler and reg coolerbator, explains the thermostats etc too!

 

[orumpoultry]

I'll be setting five breeds of chicken, quail, and possibly Muscovy. Depends on space.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I'll be setting five breeds of chicken, quail, and possibly Muscovy. Depends on space.

awesome! I just opened your pages to check out what you have, your FB link isnt working. I will check out your Ranch page!

what kind of scovy do you breed?

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Oh and I forgot!

Morning!! Hope everyone has a SPOOKTACKULAR day! It is Friday!!!!!