First let me apologize if this has already been asked, but I sure couldn't find it with the search. I admit I stink at using the 'right' search terms.
Anyway...
I am considering getting an incubator in order to hatch out some of my own eggs. Hens to keep, roosters to eat.
Maybe the possibility of selling chicks, but not totally sure on that.
Since I'll be completely new at incubating eggs, is there a recommended incubator for beginners? I only get 4 eggs a day right now and I don't know how many days I can add eggs to the incubator. When we had a hen that would set, I'd put eggs under her for 2 or 3 days and most if not all would hatch.
I think I'd like one that could hold more than 3, but don't need a huge cabinet one either.
Thanks for the suggestions (and any pointers!)
Robin
Anyway...
I am considering getting an incubator in order to hatch out some of my own eggs. Hens to keep, roosters to eat.
Since I'll be completely new at incubating eggs, is there a recommended incubator for beginners? I only get 4 eggs a day right now and I don't know how many days I can add eggs to the incubator. When we had a hen that would set, I'd put eggs under her for 2 or 3 days and most if not all would hatch.
I think I'd like one that could hold more than 3, but don't need a huge cabinet one either.
Thanks for the suggestions (and any pointers!)
Robin