Egg turning while incubating.

[Dan2005]

Hello all,

Chicken keeper from Germany here and new to BYC.

I have pre-ordered some Serama eggs (plus three green US-Silkie eggs) and am thinking of manually turning the eggs this time as I don't really trust the automatic turner in my incubator.

Is it enough if I turn the eggs first thing in the morning (5:30 am), then the second time after work about 9h later and then a third time when I finish the day at around 9:30-10:00 pm ?

Would be very thankful for some help

 

[Debbie292d]

Hi, Dan, and welcome to BYC!

It's not critical to be timed within the hour, but just three or four times a day works, so your schedule sounds great!

The last week isn't as critical as they're larger then and mobile so won't stick to the sides.

 

[FunClucks]

That sounds fine. Turn an uneven number of times per day, so they don't spend all night lying on the same side or something. Also, you don't have to do full turns. Thirds or half turns is fine.