egg steps before in the bator Please

[L*A*G*]

OK i know to let them set 8 hrs b4 going in the bator, I know not to wash them, is there anything else I'm missing do or don't
b4 the eggs go in the bator???
Please let me know,
Larra

 

[SarahBeth9394]

I don't know anything about it LAG. Sorry.

 

[ml]

dont drop them they sort of dont hatch out that way

 

[natalie1136]

I'm also new at this, but i know you need to have your bator on and have the temp. and humidity stable before you put them in. I had my bator running 2-3 days before my eggs came in the mail. I let them sit and when i put them in the temp and humidity went way down. I was worried about it so i watched it like a hawk and it finally stabilized again. I am only on day 5 so i'm in no way an expert. Just my opinion.

Natalie

 

[the1much]

let them sit for 8-12 hours,, i opt for the 12 not just for "settling" but for them to get room temp. too,,,,,, count, tap the ones you want to be hens lightly 6 times on the left side of the egg, twice on right, ( this only works if you have the egg set right, a little off,, and it dont work

) , say i'll see ya in 3 or 4 days,,, bye bye............

 

[ginbart]

Quote:

Don't forget the small end goes down.

 

[L*A*G*]

I won't

 

[crubner]

If you're collecting eggs from your own hens, are you suppose to turn them while you're collecting enough to put in the incubator?

Thanks,

Cheryl

 

[ametauss]

If I'm collecting the eggs over the course of a week or two, how would you store the eggs until you have enough to put in the bator??

I don't routinely leave eggs outside no matter what the weather is.

 

[the1much]

Quote:
cool dry place,, round 50 - 60 degrees ( i use a fridge set on the warmest setting) when you have as many as you want,, ( like was said,, you must keep turning them even in the fridge) take them out, open the cartons, and let them sit there 8 or so hours, till their room temp. then stick em in the bator.