First time post and a first ?

[crooked stripe]

This site is great. You folks have answered more questions than I could even imagine. Lived in the city and raised 4 kids with great success. Proud of them all. Now it is my time to play. Always wanted to raise some chickens but the situation wouldn't let me . Bought a dozen Buff Orp hatching eggs and they arived the 14th. I have them in the incubator and the turner only tips them back and forth. Should I give them a 1/4 of a turn from time to time for an even turn?
Can't wait till the first candeling. I am like a kid at christmas just waiting. Thanks for any answers. John

 

[marcuscarr]

The tipping that the turner is doing is sufficient to move the air cell and stop the embryo from sticking to the inside of the shell. No need for a 1/4 turn and best to not open the incubator if you can help it.

temp should be 99.5 in a wiggler
humidity should be 50-60% on day 1-18

on day 18, take them out of the turner (not the incubator), lay them on their sides and increase the humidity to 60-70%

Good Luck!

 

[ginasmarans]

Welcome to our world! Yeah, the turner is fine. Hope you have a great hatch and remember,we lov pictures!

 

[texaschickmama]

Welcome aboard!!!!! Hope your hatch goes well.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Welcome to BYC! Good luck with the hatch.

 

[arlee453]

Welcome welcome....

finally, someone who can't blame their hatching 'addiction' on us! LOL

Good luck with your eggs - I love the buff orps

 

[okiechick57]

Quote:

Welcome to the madness........have fun playing......

 

[crooked stripe]

One more question. Is there a way to recieve an e-mail when someone answeres a post. John

 

[marcuscarr]

When you write the post, you can check the "subscribe to this post" or If you are viewing a thread you like, scroll to the bottom and click on "subscribe to this post"

 

[crooked stripe]

Thanks to all for you input and much appreciated welcome. Now back to watching the eggs in the incubator and reading more on this great site. John