Posted this earlier but no replies so trying again. Thank you!
I am looking for words of wisdom from you incubator pros out there. My neighbor gave me an older Hoverbator still air incubator and my buff orp is broody again. We thought we would try incubating some eggs to give her in case hers don’t hatch. Today is day 1 (set them yesterday and she’s been sitting for 2 days). My questions are: 1. What is the recommended humidity for eggs during the 21 day cycle? 2. The eggs are sitting on a wire mesh plate that came with the incubator. Is there something else I’m supposed to put over this? How about for when they hatch? 3. How often should I turn the eggs? Is it something I have to do quickly so the temp won’t drop too much? 4. Should I wear gloves while handling the eggs? 5. Do I need to candle the eggs at some point? Can I rig something homemade to do that if needed? 6. How often should I add water to the trough inside the incubator?
I appreciate any input, I’m used to letting my hen do everything! Thanks
I am looking for words of wisdom from you incubator pros out there. My neighbor gave me an older Hoverbator still air incubator and my buff orp is broody again. We thought we would try incubating some eggs to give her in case hers don’t hatch. Today is day 1 (set them yesterday and she’s been sitting for 2 days). My questions are: 1. What is the recommended humidity for eggs during the 21 day cycle? 2. The eggs are sitting on a wire mesh plate that came with the incubator. Is there something else I’m supposed to put over this? How about for when they hatch? 3. How often should I turn the eggs? Is it something I have to do quickly so the temp won’t drop too much? 4. Should I wear gloves while handling the eggs? 5. Do I need to candle the eggs at some point? Can I rig something homemade to do that if needed? 6. How often should I add water to the trough inside the incubator?
I appreciate any input, I’m used to letting my hen do everything! Thanks
