I'm just wondering what the most effective way to turn eggs w/o a turner? My first batch of eggs is due to hatch tomorrow, and I have more to put in the bator once it's free again. This time I tried the egg carton method, but I'd like to know if there are other successful methods. Thanks, Sonja
I mark a 1 on one side and a 2 on the other. When it's time to turn them, I just roll the eggs until the other number shows up. I used to pick them up one at at time, but after I dropped a couple I decided that rolling them was a better option. Kathy in Texas www.CountryChickens.com
Yes, I will put the date and actually the name of the person if not my own. Usually a X and a O in pencil is what we have done. This batch I'm doing I don't have a turner, so I placed the eggs in the covers to egg cartons, it seems to have a hold place for eggs, so I place point down, when it comes to "turning" I slant the round side towards the door, then a couple hours later and slant them towards the back of the bator. Eh, each few hours I slant them different ways, never turning end over end, it can change direction of the chicks head (so I've read) On the final 3 days when you stop turning them, I will place them in the bottom of the egg carton and see what happens! I hope my babble helps you out! Happy Hatching!!!
Thank you for all of the advice. I think I'll try a different method with the next batch of eggs. Sonja
Quote:Have you had good hatches doing that? I was thinking about trying it that way. Sonja Why do you need a cotton glove? Is it bad to turn with your bare hand?
