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hand turning vs auto turring

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by rebel yell, Dec 29, 2010.

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  1. Dec 29, 2010 #1
    rebel yell

    rebel yell Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Who likes hand turning eggs better than the auto system, & why? I have better hatch rates when turning by hand, I think maybe its good that it cools off a couple of times a day, the hen does the same thing, this is with my styrofoam bater only, not the cabinet type, the small styrofoam bator gets back to temp quickly, & this turning is done with the eggs in a carton, whats your opinion?
     
  3. Dec 29, 2010 #2
    rebelcowboysnb

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    Auto cause I'm lazy an forgetful.
     
  5. Dec 29, 2010 #3
    gryeyes

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    Plus, I am afraid to touch the incubating eggs so frequently!
     
    Last edited: Dec 29, 2010
  7. Dec 29, 2010 #4
    jen5680

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    I hand turn twice a day. I don't use the auto turner only bc I can get more eggs in the bator withou it!!
    Don't no if it makes a differece or not but i get about 99% hatch rates so......???
     

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