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Does it matter what time of day you move the eggs to Hatch?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by lockedhearts, Apr 27, 2008.

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  1. Apr 27, 2008 #1
    lockedhearts

    lockedhearts It's All About Chicken Math

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    I should be moving my remaining 9 BO eggs to the hatcher today is Day 18, I set them around 3:30 pm, so does it reallymatter what time I move them? Any experience or advice on this? I plan to candle all before I move. One has a funky looking air cell, but the chick is growing and moving.
    My hatcher is holding 99.5 and 74% humidity. My Bator held 99.5-100 and 45% , I did have a couple dips to 36% on humidity and one spike to 101 on temp.
     
  2. Apr 27, 2008 #2
    RoostersCrow

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    You better wait until exactly 3:30

    If you don't you'll just have created one more thing to worry about once you do! [​IMG]

    Seriously.. move them when it's convenient...
     
  3. Apr 27, 2008 #3
    speckledhen

    speckledhen Intentional Solitude Premium Member 11 Years

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    True. I've even been guilty of moving mine at the end of Day 17 once. Don't sweat that too much, LOL. Anytime on Day 18 is just fine.
     

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