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Full incubation Process?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Thatcher97, Nov 9, 2014.

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  1. Nov 9, 2014 #1
    Thatcher97

    Thatcher97 Out Of The Brooder

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    I attempted incubating eggs years ago and failed and decided to have another go based on what information i remembered from last time. Now i am back at it again and wanted to have any possible pointers on what to do to incubate the eggs? From start to finish? Thank you for the time

    I am also using a little giant incubator with the automatic egg turner
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2014 #2
    youngchooklover

    youngchooklover Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Don't put your chicks on news paper if they hatch it pulls there leg muscles and stops them for walking.
    And turn them two times a day at the same time each time you turn them.
     
  5. Nov 10, 2014 #3
    Aphrael

    Aphrael Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Best advice I can give is read, read, read, and read some more. Here are some links to articles that I HIGHLY recommend reading for anyone thinking about hatching eggs.

    https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101
    https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-to-incubate-hatch-eggs-just-21-days-from-egg-to-chicken
    https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-to-incubate-hatch-eggs-using-the-dry-incubation-method
    https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/incubation-cheat-sheet
    https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/candling-pics-progression-through-incubation-of-chicken-eggs

    Good luck!
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2014 #4
    Yorkshire Coop

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    Great reading articles there from Aphrael for you. My top tip would be a good thermometer and hygrometer. And to make sure when you set your in the turner they are pointy end down.

    Good luck :fl
     

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