eggs turning until placed in incubator

[candyschicks]

As you will see i am VERY new to raising chickens. My husband looked at the history on my iPad and saw that i had looked at the 1502 GQF incubator many times over the last few months. I really wanted one, but being an old lady I was afraid I wouldn't understand how to properly use it. Well Christmas morning what a surprise there sat that beautiful incubator! Now everyone knows my story and how insecure I am about the process, my question is can the 1502 be used as an egg turner while collecting enough eggs to start the incubator. I only have 35 orpingtons, and some are just now laying. I unfortunately ended up with 4 extra roosters that were sold as hens, they were 22 weeks old and all looked the same when purchased. I am never going to fill the bator up, but Im getting 6 eggs a day and would like to collect for 7-8 days.

 

[Birdrain92]

As you will see i am VERY new to raising chickens. My husband looked at the history on my iPad and saw that i had looked at the 1502 GQF incubator many times over the last few months. I really wanted one, but being an old lady I was afraid I wouldn't understand how to properly use it. Well Christmas morning what a surprise there sat that beautiful incubator! Now everyone knows my story and how insecure I am about the process, my question is can the 1502 be used as an egg turner while collecting enough eggs to start the incubator. I only have 35 orpingtons, and some are just now laying. I unfortunately ended up with 4 extra roosters that were sold as hens, they were 22 weeks old and all looked the same when purchased. I am never going to fill the bator up, but Im getting 6 eggs a day and would like to collect for 7-8 days.

Welcome to BYC! I have no experience with that incubator. I would love to get one but I just don't have the money and I don't like automatic egg rotators. You don't have to turn the eggs until you begin to incubate eggs.

 

[OrganicFarmWife]

Welcome! You came to the right place. This site is full of helpful people. When you get a chance check out the learning center, it is a great place to get lots of good info.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
I have not yet tried my hand at incubation, it is in my 5 year plan. But I would think that anyone who could run an ipad, can run an incubator . Look at the incubation thread, they should be able to walk you through it.
It is great to meet you!

 

[candyschicks]

Thanks Birdrain92, someone told me differently, but that relieves that stress! ill just start putting them in the racks small side down until i run it.

 

[candyschicks]

Thanks, I,ve already gotten some valuable info, this site is going to be my support group LOL

 

[Birdrain92]

Thanks Birdrain92, someone told me differently, but that relieves that stress! ill just start putting them in the racks small side down until i run it.

Glad to relieve the stress. When watching my duck and peahen she will not touch her eggs until she has a complete clutch. Then she'll start incubating eggs and will rotate them. Until then her eggs won't be touched.

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[KeyFlock]

I'm glad you joined us and congrats on your new incubator!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Sending good hatching vibes your way