Hatching Eggs / Paypal CHAT Thread

[novanod1966]

hey all,

got a question (basic turkey incubation question).... do you incubate turkey eggs on their sides (like ducks and geese) or do you incubate them like chicken eggs- small side down?

1st time for turkeys for me.....any tips on incubation and care of poults would be wonderful

thanks,

don

(btw: I asked this question on the turkey thread but got no response)

 

[ProfTi]

hey all,

got a question (basic turkey incubation question).... do you incubate turkey eggs on their sides (like ducks and geese) or do you incubate them like chicken eggs- small side down?

1st time for turkeys for me.....any tips on incubation and care of poults would be wonderful

thanks,

don

(btw: I asked this question on the turkey thread but got no response)

I incubate them standing up with small end down, but I am curious if anyone else does it differently.

 

[WVstruttin]

I incubate them standing up with small end down, but I am curious if anyone else does it differently.

same here and I use the turner

 

[ProfTi]

same here and I use the turner

Yep, just liken chickens only cooler and more humid for hatching.

 

[NotAFarm]

hey all,

got a question (basic turkey incubation question).... do you incubate turkey eggs on their sides (like ducks and geese) or do you incubate them like chicken eggs- small side down?

1st time for turkeys for me.....any tips on incubation and care of poults would be wonderful

thanks,

don

(btw: I asked this question on the turkey thread but got no response)

I don't know if you set eggs yet, but whether or not you did...you should check out this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...de-mayo-turkey-hatchathon-all-poultry-welcome
Not that I would be encouraging/enabling/cajoling anyone into hatching more eggs or anything, but it's a great group! We had such fun last year when many of us were hatching turkeys for the first time ever. The 2nd Annual promises to be the same!!

To answer your question, I hatched my Bourbon Red eggs that I picked up locally in an egg carton since I do not have turners in my cabinet and the cartons are easier for me the tilt back-and-forth. That was my one time hatching them, worked well for me. There are many turkey enthusiasts here so I'm sure that they will be along to help you more!

edited to say.....while I typed this book you got some great answers!

 

[ProfTi]

We LOVE turkeys!!!!

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

gobble gobble gobble

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

Speaking of turkeys....I have them hatching today! ProfTi turkeys. Out of six eggs, only three made it to lockdown. I did eggtopsies, and can blame the USPS for that one. All three had totally scrambled yolks. That's why the heavy shadow on ten day candling, that made me think they were doing like everyone else's and growing. With that evidence of rough handling, I'm amazed that the other three were still viable, but two are out and one is working on it.

I am really beginning to hate the entire USPS...and our local offices particularly.

But the poults that are out are strong and healthy!

 

[madamwlf]

I am assuming that if a rabbit is making a nest, there is a reason for it. I've never had rabbits in this set up before and I have a doe making a nest. Today would be day 31 after breeding. The reason I seem so unsure is for the fact that I didn't think the buck got her. He never did his little thing and she practically ran from him the whole time.

 

[Sahwithchicks]

I am assuming that if a rabbit is making a nest, there is a reason for it.  I've never had rabbits in this set up before and I have a doe making a nest.  Today would be day 31 after breeding.

So cool! Never researched rabbits, but would love to see tiny rabbit babies!