Am I the only one who failed at incubating for the first time?

[naturespace]

Ok so im waiting on my Octagon60, should be here in 2 weeks

. It will be my first one and first time incubating so Im reading up. What I have compiled so far to make sure I got the jist of it........ Allow it to run for a few days to stabilize, then keep it around 45% humidity and between 99-100 degrees. On the 18th day increase the humidity to about 65%. I will attempt to candle or use an LED flashlight after 2 weeks. Any corrections are welcomed. Thanks!!

BTW-Im doing bantams(Sebrights & Mille D'uccles)

That sounds pretty good, but you should read this doc. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...YjlmMy00ZDYxLWIxYjktYTc5ZDE2YjIzZTI4&hl=en_US

If that link didn't work there is a link here from the blog I got it. http://scratchcradle.wordpress.com/

 

[JenBirdRansom]

Dang! I just read that whole thing and now I wonder if I will have a single egg hatch. If not, I expect my lessons will come in handy next time. Thank you so much for that link!!!!

 

[Squawkbox]

This sucks. I'm on day 9 and already I only have 13/22 left. I candled a little while ago and it seems some have died. Ugh obviously i'm joining the failed first time group..

 

[the lawsons]

Had eight coturnix eggs in. None hatched. Let them go 21to days. Nothing. May have not been fertile as I only have one rooster with six hens. Going to try again closer to spring. Have a LG with automatic turner. Gonna try to get a fan kit too before I put more eggs in. Just gave up on them today.

 

[JenBirdRansom]

We are the downer club!

Ha! Just kidding.

At least I know now what I didn't know then so that later when I can, I will use then what I wish I had used now.

 

[gryeyes]

Ok so im waiting on my Octagon60, should be here in 2 weeks

. It will be my first one and first time incubating so Im reading up. What I have compiled so far to make sure I got the jist of it........ Allow it to run for a few days to stabilize, then keep it around 45% humidity and between 99-100 degrees. On the 18th day increase the humidity to about 65%. I will attempt to candle or use an LED flashlight after 2 weeks. Any corrections are welcomed. Thanks!!

BTW-Im doing bantams(Sebrights & Mille D'uccles)

Well, it's my understanding and experience that Sebrights are really hard to hatch and brood successfully. I had to buy Silver and Golden Sebright chicks. I have been successful at hatching a few Mille Fleur D'Uccles. I'm glad you've chosen a Brinsea product because I think that will up your chances of successful hatches. With the Brinseas, you can pretty much expect them to "stabilize" within 24 hours. Within 8 hours, even, but I run mine 24 hours before setting the eggs. For incubators with fans, the temp should be 99.5 and Brinseas are rock solid on heat.

Good luck!