Before hatching

[Lolaish]

My eggs will be arriving soon. My question to you, is what are the top three things you wished you had from the start?

 

[Nabiki]

You might want to start with this article.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/coturnix-incubation-tips.76184/

 

[Micket]

I was advised to switch the incubator on 2days before you put the eggs in this allows you to make sure it's working at the correct temperature and humidity
I was also told to place the eggs facing pointed down for 12:hrs prior to putting into incubator so the internals are settled from there transportation
Most incubator need to have the water checked every two days to keep humidity correct

 

[Micket]

Once you have your eggs incubating
The next thing is a brooder
The size required is dependent on number of chicks hatched
Make sure the top is covered by a mesh to prevent chicks escaping
A source of water and food has to be available just be carefull the water is shallow so chicks don't fall in and drown
Some form of heating provided
A heat lamp or heat / brooder plate
Next is the bedding material
I tend to use sand rather than wood shaving as it's easy for their feet to become covered by a hardened of chick poop

 

[Micket]

my simple brooder setup note I change the bedding to sand

 

[Micket]

note mesh to prevent chick's escaping and bedding now sand

 

[Lolaish]

Great idea's !!