Beginner's Hatch-A-Long

[CashandTracy]

hi everyone,
I just received my first incubator (ever) today!! I haven't put in any eggs yet, I might tomorrow, but i'm just wondering if I should have a thermometer in my incubator while it's on, just to make sure it's going good, or should I just not bother,
thanks for any help,
also if anyone has any tips please feel free to tell me!!

If you can get a thermometer/hygrometer combo that will be even better. Also I would check out this posting https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/577310/a-guide-to-humidity-weighing-and-lockdown it has a ton of great tips and info.

I have a hovabator 1588, I LOVE it!! It is so easy to run and is almost hands off with the turner. Even though it has a built in thermometer I have thrown one in it just to make sure the built in one is accurate. The only "problem" with is was the large price tag. I tried to find used but that is next to impossible. I also bought a hovabator 1602 (I think) for a hatcher, but I haven't used it yet.

Another good article is this one https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101 there is also an article/posting on still air incubators on BYC but I can't find it.

Good Luck!

 

[RoseMarie1]

I candled several of my brown eggs last night and all I could see was dark areas in there. Could not see any veins at all because of them being brown. My nephew let me borrow his better flash light so I hope when I get home I can do some more of them and see some veins. I sure hope this one will be better. I did order me one today though so I can see them better so hopefully it will be shipped today and I will have it shortly.

I googled last night looking for pix or videos on brown eggs so I will know what to look for on the good and the bad ones.

 

[stacie2219]

Day 10 candled my 24 eggs. We eliminated 6 that we not good. It was so exciting to see them move! We think one of our eggs has two inside? My daughters were really excited and are learning besides this is great! Next I'm gonna have to post on incubators anonymous:-0

 

[RoseMarie1]

Day 10 candled my 24 eggs. We eliminated 6 that we not good. It was so exciting to see them move! We think one of our eggs has two inside? My daughters were really excited and are learning besides this is great! Next I'm gonna have to post on incubators anonymous:-0

how exciting. I sure hope it IS two in there and both make it!!

Yeah I candled mine when I got home and had 1 with a blood ring, and 5 un-fertile ones out of 43. Now I have 37 and was unsure about 1 of them so it went back in the bator. Might need to recheck it so I can toss it if it's not good to. Good luck on your hatch!

 

[CashandTracy]

My test run was a complete failure. My speed eggs came early so I have more in the bator already. Fingers are crossed for a good hatch.

 

[justoldbobo2]

My test run was a complete failure. My speed eggs came early so I have more in the bator already. Fingers are crossed for a good hatch.

Good Luck

 

[CashandTracy]

Good Luck

Oh my, just noticed a major typo, darn auto correct.

It was supposed to be purchased eggs.

How the heck did the phone get speed from purchased???
LMAO

And thank you!

 

[mimiywan]

I just received my Brinsea Eco Octagon 20 in the mail and am just setting it up. My eggs are being shipped next week and I am getting everything set. I have a thermometer and humidity monitor but ordered two additional based on some tips on BYC forums. Our last year home made incubator was a complete bust so I purchased something this year. With all the eggs and the incubator, I hope I am able to break even at least at my next poultry swap in May. I wish the two Silkies I just got could brood some of the eggs but they are too young themselves. I am super excited about this experiment! This forum is so very encouraging! Send good hatching vibes my way.

 

[RoseMarie1]

My test run was a complete failure. My speed eggs came early so I have more in the bator already. Fingers are crossed for a good hatch.

oh no I am so sorry.


The one I put back in the bator was a bad one to. So I took it out. Mine will go into lock down on Sunday. This will be my very first chickens to ever hatch out.

 

[stacie2219]

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I just received my Brinsea Eco  Octagon 20 in the mail and am just setting it up. My eggs are being shipped next week and I am getting everything set. I have a thermometer and humidity monitor but ordered two additional based on some tips on BYC forums. Our last year home made incubator was a complete bust so I purchased something this year. With all the eggs and the incubator, I hope I am able to break even at least at my next poultry swap in May. I wish the two Silkies I just got could brood some of the eggs but they are too young themselves. I am super excited about this experiment! This forum is so very encouraging! Send good hatching vibes my way. 
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Good luck! My first batch ever due Thursday!