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Automatic Turner Question

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by SpringtownEggLady, Apr 12, 2012.

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  1. Apr 12, 2012 #1
    SpringtownEggLady

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    I've got two hova bator incubators. I was going out of town and leaving my husband to do the egg turning. [​IMG] I wasn't sure if this was really a good idea since I would be away for two weeks! I went ahead and bought automatic egg turners. Then all he had to do was monitor the temperature and humidity. I returned after 2 weeks and so far so good. Now my question - when it's lockdown time - I turn off the turners and leave them in? or am I supposed to remove the eggs from the turners and lay them on the floor of the bator as before? Any help would be appreciated.
     

  4. Apr 12, 2012 #2
    92Pony

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    I'm pretty much a newbie (just finished my 3rd hatch), but everything I've read - and what I've done all 3 times - is to remove the eggs from the turner and lay them on the floor of the bator on day 18.


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