Halloween/Thanksgiving Hatch-a-Long 2019

[Kiki]

I'm a complete newbie when it comes to incubators, do I leave the red plug in?

Sorry if this is a stupid question

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Take it out.
You can actually probably throw it away.

 

[Kiki]

I'm a complete newbie when it comes to incubators, do I leave the red plug in?

Sorry if this is a stupid question

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Please tell me you have at least one calibrated thermometer in there and a salt tested humidity gauge.


Remember you can not trust the installed instruments that come with the incubator.

You must purchase separate ones and calibrate them.

 

[BullChick]

I'm a complete newbie when it comes to incubators, do I leave the red plug in?

Sorry if this is a stupid question

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Not stupid. It is removed the last week to allow more oxygen. Most of us keep it out, and lose it. We don’t see a decrease in hatch rate by not keeping it in.

 

[BullChick]

Here is my list of information most first time hatchers ask about.

 

[Jac Jac]

I wish I was hatching something so I could have spooky babies too

Oh well, I’ll just live vicariously through you guys.

Me too.

 

[FortCluck]

Will one like this work? I live in the sticks and our stores are limited on what they have in stock...

I also have an automatic egg turner so how do I fit this in there?

Please tell me you have at least one calibrated thermometer in there and a salt tested humidity gauge.


Remember you can not trust the installed instruments that come with the incubator.

You must purchase separate ones and calibrate them.

 

[MelissaRose]

One thing about free ranging mine. They make great Easter bunnies when it comes to hiding them. Either they stopped laying or there’s a lot of eggs out there.

Mine aren't aren't free range though so im pretty sure they aren't laying.

 

[Kiki]

Yes, just salt test it.
https://www.neptunecigar.com/tips/how-to-calibrate-your-hygrometer
Are all of the slots full?

 

[FortCluck]

Yes, just salt test it.
https://www.neptunecigar.com/tips/how-to-calibrate-your-hygrometer
Are all of the slots full?

I have 40 eggs and it fits 41. I guess I'll order it for pick up so my husband doesn't lose himself inside Walmart

 

[Kiki]

I have 40 eggs and it fits 41. I guess I'll order it for pick up so my husband doesn't lose himself inside Walmart

Do you have a good thermometer?