can you incubate eggs under a heat lamp?

[jazzisbest]

Great!
Might want to trace the air cells to keep and eye on the moisture loss due to the open 'incubator'.

Sorry, but could you please clarify how to trace air cells?

 

[aart]

Sorry, but could you please clarify how to trace air cells?

When you candle at the air cell end with a flashlight you trace the edge of the air cell.
It will tell you how much moisture is escaping from the egg.
Air cells getting too big can cause problems when the chick hatches.
Here's a basic guide:

 

[jazzisbest]

Hi, I am updating you about my eggs, and I have had a successful hatch with no problems. They are so adorable and sweet, I am pleased to say I have had a successful hatch.

 

[jazzisbest]

Hi, I am updating you about my eggs, and I have had a successful hatch with no problems. They are so adorable and sweet, I am pleased to say I have had a successful hatch.

 

[Poptart3130]

A few days ago, I posted a thread seeking advice on incubating eggs under a heat lamp. Today marks the 5th or 6th day of the incubation process and every morning, I diligently check the temperature and roll the eggs. To ensure the eggs receive enough moisture, I fill a bowl of water regularly. At 4 pm, I check the temperature and roll the eggs again. Before calling it a night, I check the temperature one last time and roll the eggs. After 5 to 6 days, I decided to candle the eggs and I am thrilled to report that it worked! My sister and I candled the eggs and found that 17 out of 20 eggs had veins indicating successful incubation. While they may not appear to have veins at first glance, a closer look reveals the positive results. I am excited to continue the incubation process and see the end result. Have a wonderful day!

 

[Beau plus penny]

im attempting it what else should i do

 

[Debbie292d]

im attempting it what else should i do

I would read through this thread. I just did and know exactly how I would do this if I were to try. I also read the humidity thread that was linked.

Your ultimate goal is that of an incubator that maintains 99.5F temperature throughout, 50% or so humidity throughout until lockdown, and about 70% humidity at lockdown. Good luck!

 

[Beau plus penny]

I would read through this thread. I just did and know exactly how I would do this if I were to try. I also read the humidity thread that was linked.

Your ultimate goal is that of an incubator that maintains 99.5F temperature throughout, 50% or so humidity throughout until lockdown, and about 70% humidity at lockdown. Good luck!

So how much water to I put near it like in a cup or using a a sponge I tried this before with a heated blanket and they didn't survive likely bc it had a auto timer that turned off at around 3 hours.

 

[Beau plus penny]

Here are the photos from when I tried it before

 

[Beau plus penny]

Yea didn't go well last time
Back then I thought THE RING OF DEATH meant that they were viable