coturnix quail hatching question

[stephboden]

I have a turner in my incubator and am wondering if it would be better for the chicks if I remove the turner on the 14th day and place eggs on a towel on top of the rack? I thought this may be better for the hatchlings trying to walk around on the turner, but I am concerned that it will interrupt their hatching. Thoughts?

 

[dc3085]

You can leave the turner in for the hatch, but I'd take it out to avoid any of the chicks slipping and getting splayed. Don't worry about disrupting their progress, I use a completely different incubator for the last 3 days, the transfer doesn't bother them.

 

[nchls school]

I would remove the egg turner; I don't think it is needed at this point of development and may cause hatching problems as mentioned above.

 

[HunterH]

Go ahead and take it out, and lay them on a towel or no-skid mat.

 

[stephboden]

thanks so much!!

 

[stephboden]

thank you!!