Hatch On Dates: Oct-nov? Dont Forget About This Post!!!

[Barbedwirecat]

I set 22 Necked Neck Frizzle Green eggers on Wednesday 9/21, using a Hovabator 1602 Still Air w/ turner. been pretty happy with the temps since I got it at 100* Not to bad on fluctuating. I had to remove the water completely because the humidity wouldn't drop below 59%. Now it's good at 45% and steady.

 

[Nmarine1057]

Howdy Hot2Pot good to know ya!!

Here's a few pics of my setup!

Wiggler temp holding good!

Here you can see the green wiggler the regular hydrometer and the 3 aquarium thermometers set at different levels!

Air temp and humidity holding good also!!

Here's what I do on lockdown to raise the humidity I fill the reservoirs that come with the incubator course, the 3 sponges, and if i need to a shallow dish of water

And of course the hatch calendar on the door to the closet

 

[stephanie1992]

wow nice setup, i should try doing thst my temp is still moving up and down in mine but eggs look ok so far, i love the calander did u make that?

 

[Nmarine1057]

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Yeah now that I use the wiggler my air temp is stable lol. The wiggler measures the temp of the eggs and it takes away some stress cause your air temp can bounce around all it wants as long as wiggler temp is stable your good to go. No I got the the calendar here http://poultrycommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?8622-A-Cute-Hatching-Calendar. It looks better in color but my printer is running low on ink.

 

[stephanie1992]

ok thank u, my temp got up to 104 this morning and i had to quickly lower it, i hate that it keeps moving no matter what i do. eggs seem ok so far tho, soo i may try the other temometer my next hatch if this one dont go well, and im ganna print out a calander, thank u

 

[Nmarine1057]

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No problem at all, yes temp spikes are so so frustrating lol

,nothing but the best of luck to you and all our other hatching buddies!!

 

[scoopy82]

Here is my little set up, its a Hoverbator 1602N with fan and turner.

It is living in the spare bedroom now that I am over the fear of it causing a fire, it was living in the walk in pantry last time but it was just way too cramped in there come hatch time when everyone wanted to see hatching babies. Now at least we have ample viewing room!

I want one of those hatching calendars!!!

 

[yinepu]

I have 12 (shipped) Light Brahma eggs that when I candled were extremely porous... so not sure if anything will hatch out of that batch.. set them on the 22nd

Also have some Marans eggs coming monday!

 

[stephanie1992]

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y is it bad if there porous? i have two that r that way and one is growing, so urs might b ok, all mine except 4 were shipped, the 4 not shipped r from my chickens, good luck on everyones hatches!!

 

[ronniewayne]

i put in 35 this morning the 24th....i am hoping for a better hatch than i got last time ...only 80% ...but i think my humidity might have been a shade high before lockdown as i kept it between 35 and 45.....i am going to try to keep it below 40 this time...then i went up to 65 on lockdown...i had 4 that piped and couldnt go any further..since they were not dry and stuck i think they were too wet?? they were fully formed ... any thoughts or suggestions??? i also lowered my temp 1 degree f because they hatched on the 20th day....i have an older GQF SPORTSMAN....happy hatching and good luck to everyone....