Egg Carton Hatching Method

[HEChicken]

I did a search and while I'm sure the information is there somewhere, I didn't find it.....when using the egg carton hatching method, I understand its better to cut out the bottoms of the cartons but what is the reason for doing this? (as I sit here laboriously cutting them out, I have time to think about such things.....)

 

[buzymom13]

I'm new too... planning on using the egg carton method. "Saladin" told me on my thread that you cut them open and down so that the air flows better. Hope it helps. Good Luck!

 

[superchemicalgirl]

I had a HECK of a time keeping humidity up - didn't cut the bottoms out. But everything that should have hatched, did.

 

[Lifesong Farm]

I am Interested also. I have some due in 15 days.

 

[gryeyes]

Egg carton materials tend to insulate the eggs, restricting air flow. I cut mine down so much that they were practically just a series of rings holding the eggs upright next to each other.

 

[justtoni44]

I like using the egg cartons but had a bad experience today.....
I was checking eggs and discovered that one had pipped at the point,bottom,of the egg.
I did not see it because the egg carton covered it.
I had passed.
I have seen clear plastic cartons and am considering using these next time.............

 

[superchemicalgirl]

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Yes I used the clear plastic ones. I feared that if I used the regular pulp ones that a) it would absorb too much water and either not hold up or deplete my incubator of humidity or b) suck the moisture out of my hatching chick.