First Year Incubating Eggs, what do I need to know?

[birdwrangler057]

Hi!
I have decided to hatch some chicks this year, but I know nothing about the process. I am ordering my incubator, but I don't have it yet, what should I do in preparation, and what do I need to do once I get it. I am hatching my own eggs ( not ordering) and I plan on hatching about 10 eggs. Any advice is accepted, thanks!

 

[Pyxis]

Check out the hatching eggs section of the learning center, all you will need to know is in there in various articles

 

[birdwrangler057]

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Okay, I'll check it out. thanks!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Hi!
I have decided to hatch some chicks this year, but I know nothing about the process. I have ordered my incubator, but I don't have it yet, what should I do in preparation, and what do I need to do once I get it. I am hatching my own eggs ( not ordering) and I plan on hatching about 10 eggs. Any advice is accepted, thanks!

The best advice I can give for humidity: http://letsraisechickens.weebly.com...anuals-understanding-and-controlling-humidity

And for overall hatching from a hands on perspective: http://hatching411.weebly.com/

 

[birdwrangler057]

The best advice I can give for humidity: http://letsraisechickens.weebly.com...anuals-understanding-and-controlling-humidity

And for overall hatching from a hands on perspective: http://hatching411.weebly.com/

Thanks! I was actually wondering the most about humidity.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Thanks! I was actually wondering the most about humidity.

You're welcome.

 

[birdwrangler057]

Okay, I am ordering my incubation equipment now, and I wanted to get some personal quotes on what I am getting. Is there any extra stuff I need to get? And is there anything that isn't recommended on my list. Thanks

The incubator

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XNMH06/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2JELRZPR1IJ9S


Egg candler

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HJHPZTM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2Y3OCE83VIHEG

thermometer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MD3MFA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

hygrometer/thermometer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NSLD1IQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[birdwrangler057]

I really don't want to get the wrong stuff.

 

[Pyxis]

Skip the hygrometer you posted and go with this one, it's much more accurate than a gauge type.

Also, the HovaBator is an okay choice, a lot of people like theirs. I just steer clear of Styrofoam incubators because they are very fussy and often need to be babysat to make sure the temp isn't fluctuating. If you have a bit more to spend and want to avoid that, give the Incuview from Incubator Warehouse a look.

 

[birdwrangler057]

Skip the hygrometer you posted and go with this one, it's much more accurate than a gauge type.

Also, the HovaBator is an okay choice, a lot of people like theirs. I just steer clear of Styrofoam incubators because they are very fussy and often need to be babysat to make sure the temp isn't fluctuating. If you have a bit more to spend and want to avoid that, give the Incuview from Incubator Warehouse a look.

Ok, thank!

my overall budget is about one hundred and fourth dollars, so I don't really have a ton of choices. I will take look at those, Thanks so much!