Hello All -
I have been having issues with incubation for awhile with my cemani eggs. I have taken all the advice I have been given, and I just am not sure what is going on. I am attaching pics in hopes someone can tell me at what day these might be quitting. The fertility rate has been more than 95%.
Incubator(s) - NR360. Both have been calibrated with two hygrometers and a medical thermometer. First six months used factory settings at 99.5 and 50% humidity, in the middle of a hatch now trying a dry hatch (20%). Out of 19 eggs set, one has veins, which is only SLIGHTLY worse than usual. Incubators were either in my room or now in a guest room, away from windows with no vents in room open.
Flock - One rooster, probably about 1 1/2 - 2 years old. Had six hens come with him from 3-4 yrs to maybe 4 months. Have cycled out the older/aggressive ones in the past 4 months, leaving two from that group. I have added (from his eggs) 5 more over the last 8-9 months.
I can set my mixed flocks eggs right next to these eggs in the incubator, and all the mixed will develop strong veining and hatch. I can set the same eggs under a broody, and 98% will hatch. I am SO in need of some direction here.
Please and thank you
I have been having issues with incubation for awhile with my cemani eggs. I have taken all the advice I have been given, and I just am not sure what is going on. I am attaching pics in hopes someone can tell me at what day these might be quitting. The fertility rate has been more than 95%.
Incubator(s) - NR360. Both have been calibrated with two hygrometers and a medical thermometer. First six months used factory settings at 99.5 and 50% humidity, in the middle of a hatch now trying a dry hatch (20%). Out of 19 eggs set, one has veins, which is only SLIGHTLY worse than usual. Incubators were either in my room or now in a guest room, away from windows with no vents in room open.
Flock - One rooster, probably about 1 1/2 - 2 years old. Had six hens come with him from 3-4 yrs to maybe 4 months. Have cycled out the older/aggressive ones in the past 4 months, leaving two from that group. I have added (from his eggs) 5 more over the last 8-9 months.
I can set my mixed flocks eggs right next to these eggs in the incubator, and all the mixed will develop strong veining and hatch. I can set the same eggs under a broody, and 98% will hatch. I am SO in need of some direction here.
Please and thank you
