Hatching Eggs / Paypal CHAT Thread

[AyeUpChuck]

I usually try to get mine to 90% which is what Keven Porter recommends. I mist mine with warm water, inside the incubator and all, doesnt seem to hurt anything and I have great hatch rates. makes the humidity go up in a hury

Thanks. I just didn't want to open the bator. I'm going to go figure something out!

 

[Lilwanis]

I've done it now. I ordered a second incubator.

 

[MrsMoonCat]

Yup autocorrect is a pain in the rear sometimes. It is amazing what it can decide to substitute for you. Some are really awful and then others like these wonky-celled hicks are great!

 

[MrsMoonCat]

I've done it now. I ordered a second incubator.

It is only the beginning . I have 3 and am seriously considering a cabinet now. My poor hubby...

 

[madamwlf]

I've done it now. I ordered a second incubator.

Welcome to the club. I ordered a second one today too.

 

[ProfTi]

Woohoo!!!

I have to say I'm a touch nervous. The bator is at 98.7 and no pips. I haven't been able to get the humidity over 70% even added sponges through holes in the back of the cabinet.

any suggestions?

I forgot to tell you.....my poults seem to pip a bit later than I calculate. About 12-18 hours later, so always it seems a day later than I plan (though it feels like a year). Also, I read that with turkeys, you need to add 1-2 hours extra hatch time for every day they were held. Has anyone else heard that? The extra humidity does tend to make a big difference. Are they wiggling?

 

[ProfTi]

Yup autocorrect is a pain in the rear sometimes. It is amazing what it can decide to substitute for you. Some are really awful and then others like these wonky-celled hicks are great!

That sounds like it could be a new reality show: "Wonky-Celled Hicks Go Wild"!

 

[WVstruttin]

I forgot to tell you.....my poults seem to pip a bit later than I calculate. About 12-18 hours later, so always it seems a day later than I plan (though it feels like a year). Also, I read that with turkeys, you need to add 1-2 hours extra hatch time for every day they were held. Has anyone else heard that? The extra humidity does tend to make a big difference. Are they wiggling?

mine also pip later than I expect. The higher humidity helps them get out easier, turkey egg shells are very hard and the membrane is really tough

 

[WVstruttin]

That sounds like it could be a new reality show: "Wonky-Celled Hicks Go Wild"!

now why you wanna talk about me

 

[madamwlf]

Some of you may know Judy Lee, a silkie breeder from TennesseeI believe. She was at the Newnan, GA show and had one of her silkies stolen. Please keep an eye out for her. It's pretty distinct silkie!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/745807/possibly-stolen-from-the-newnan-ga-show-today