first time using egg Turner. .. lock down question

[taxidermist]

This is the first time I've hatched eggs using an egg turner.
I understand on day 19 I should shut the Turner off so the chicks can position themselves to hatch and plug the holes to boost humidity.

My question is, should I remove the egg Turner and set the eggs on the wire our just shut it off in the up right position leaving the eggs small end down?

 

[azelgin]

You want to remove the egg turner and lay the eggs on the incubator wire floor. Mostly, because your turner will end up a gooey mess. Secondly, so the chicks can more easily push their way out of the shells.

 

[taxidermist]

Thanks