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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by berkeleysprings, Mar 25, 2009.

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  1. Mar 25, 2009 #1
    berkeleysprings

    berkeleysprings Songster

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    got it
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2009 #2
    4-H chicken mom

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    Is there anyway to just lay them on their side? Or do you have an egg turner? I have to hand turn mine, so I keep mine on their side.
     
  6. Mar 25, 2009 #3
    berkeleysprings

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    i have a turner
     
  8. Mar 25, 2009 #4
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    can you post photos and maybe someone can help you that way?
     
  10. Mar 25, 2009 #5
    Katy

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    I often have this issue with my Marans eggs. I lay them on their sides for 3 or 4 days and by that time I can usually candle and am able to see which end the air cell is on.
     
  12. Mar 25, 2009 #6
    lilly

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    I thought I was the only one with that problem, glad to hear that I am not.Two of them have air cells that reach around the side of the eggs at 16 days in the incubator. I wonder if that is the problem and stupid me put them in upside down.The chicks are alive and kicking so I guess I'll see on monday, yes my hatch date is april fools day.
     
  14. Mar 25, 2009 #7
    berkeleysprings

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    cant post any photos but what i did is put 6 of them under my broody hen and lettting her figure it out , theres 2 or so out of the 9 left for the incubator that i might just guess .. its 50 -50 heads or tails
     

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