- Apr 10, 2012
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I'm expecting some Australian Spotted eggs in the mail today, and trying to make sure I've got everything mentally figured out for what I'm doing next!
First question: I've read a few posts about letting eggs sit for 12-24 hours after shipping before setting them, but the books I have don't mention that. What's the reason for doing this?
Second question: I've heard that bantams can be more difficult to hatch, but have no idea what this means. Just less forgiving of fluctuations? Or are the requirements actually a bit different? Are ideal temps & cooling requirements the same? From what I've read, the incubation period is a bit shorter, so I'm assuming that lockdown should happen a day or two sooner. Any other differences?
Thanks!
Christy
First question: I've read a few posts about letting eggs sit for 12-24 hours after shipping before setting them, but the books I have don't mention that. What's the reason for doing this?
Second question: I've heard that bantams can be more difficult to hatch, but have no idea what this means. Just less forgiving of fluctuations? Or are the requirements actually a bit different? Are ideal temps & cooling requirements the same? From what I've read, the incubation period is a bit shorter, so I'm assuming that lockdown should happen a day or two sooner. Any other differences?
Thanks!
Christy