Going to try hatching some Ayam Cemanis again

[CarpCharacin]

Ayam Cemanis have always been my favorite breed of chicken. A few years ago, I tried to hatch some, but I had a crappy incubator, which ended up shorting out and failing. I have decided that I am going to try again, but with a better incubator that hopefully won't fail. I ordered this incubator on Amazon, it appears to have pretty good reviews. Once it arrives, I'm going to order some Ayam Cemani hatching eggs from eBay, which I can hopefully get to hatch.

 

[Amc29]

Same incubator as I am using at the moment (on about day 11). It doesn't have anything in regards to reading humidity so it is helpful to have your own (I ordered a little pack of humidity/temp readers, and they seem to do the trick). This is my first hatch with it, so I don't have my own personal review yet, though it does seem to be doing its job.
Good luck with your hatch! I am hoping to get some Ayam Cemani eggs as well (I have been wanting some Ayam Cemani for awhile, but I am not sure I am willing to pay chick prices).

 

[CarpCharacin]

I ordered a thermometer/hygrometer that should arrive in a few days, and then I'll order the hatching eggs. I still also have to read a bit more about incubating and hatching eggs.

 

[007Sean]

If you haven't already got your thermometers and hygrometers, here's a link to the hygrometers I use, cheap and once calibrated they are accurate to use.
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...ahUKEwjO2c3w543hAhUSOq0KHVPiCDcQwg8IQw&adurl=

Theres really no way to calibrate the thermometer on this unit but it is pretty accurate, and has a setting for °F or °C. I use the old school mercury hatcing thermometers for all my incubators...way more accurate than most anything out there besides a traceable lab testing thermometer.

You can calibrate your hygrometers with a psychrometer, but another option is to place a teaspoon of salt in a bottle cap and add a few drops of water to get the salt wet but not dissolved in a solution. Place the container in a plastic bag with the hygrometer and some air, and seal the bag. ( sometimes the bags leak) don't use a leaking bag.
A better method is to place it in a glass jar that's big enough to hold the hygrometer and bottle cap/salt and has an 'air tight' seal.
After 6 hours take a reading, should be at 75%, if not you will either be high or low, subtract or add that percent difference to obtain the (true) correct reading.
I usually let mine calibrate for 24 hours, then take a reading.
You will also want to calibrate before each hatch.

Good luck and Best wishes HTH

 

[aart]

Check your thermometers too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/

 

[Fishkeeper]

Ooh, following.
You may want to get your eggs from somewhere other than Ebay, though, a lot of sellers aren't that reputable. Some hatcheries sell them.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Ooh, following.
You may want to get your eggs from somewhere other than Ebay, though, a lot of sellers aren't that reputable. Some hatcheries sell them.

But a lot of eggs are kind of overpriced. I'm going to look for a reputable seller.

 

[Amc29]

But a lot of eggs are kind of overpriced. I'm going to look for a reputable seller.

Do you have any poultry swaps/events nearby? That is where I am going to try to purchase some eggs if the price is right. The eggs might be a little pricier than online (I have no idea...might be cheaper, depending on who is selling), but then you also don't have the shipping cost, which can be pricey. You are also more in control of the way they are transported.

 

[CarpCharacin]

I'm not aware of any nearby swaps

 

[Amc29]

I notice it says you are in Salt Lake. It looks like a nearby city is having one April 27th. Here is an article on it. I haven't yet found a vendor list with breeds being offered, but it might be worth checking out. https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/54841994