Hatching Eggs / Paypal CHAT Thread

[swindledana]

This is what I use in my bator. I have 2 per shelf. I use a 2x4 measured the length of the tray to turn my eggs.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

This is what I use in my bator. I have 2 per shelf. I use a 2x4 measured the length of the tray to turn my eggs.

those are like what we use for chicken and duck eggs (just smaller racks (the blue ones) but wouldnt ever use them for goose since they hold the egg up right

 

[AyeUpChuck]

I am excited to report that my Red Bourbons have returned from their untimely "coffee break", so I am back in business catching up on orders.

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?

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Aye----- I usually se warm water, and add sponges standing up on end so the air flows across them to help up the humidity. How high do you want it? 70% here is a good level.

 

[AyeUpChuck]

I incubate them in a plastic egg tray for incubating so they are upright the whole time.  For hatching they just stay in the egg carton no turning in lockdown.

As for putting eggs on their side for hatching, I have lost chicks to that too they pip on the side that is down and suffocate.  I almost think there is a no win way to do them..... but the egg carton seems to yield more chicks..... it seems anyway.

X2 especially with shipped hicks that might have wonky air cells!

 

[AyeUpChuck]

Aye----- I usually se warm water, and add sponges standing up on end so the air flows across them to help up the humidity. How high do you want it? 70% here is a good level.

ProfTi recommended closer to 80% for the turkey eggs. I usually use 70% for the chickens and there are a bunch running around in their basket. I just need to be patient!

 

[MrsMoonCat]

X2 especially with shipped hicks that might have wonky air cells!

I don't think I need any more of those shipped hicks. I have a housefull!

 

[WVstruttin]

ProfTi recommended closer to 80% for the turkey eggs. I usually use 70% for the chickens and there are a bunch running around in their basket. I just need to be patient!

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

 

[AyeUpChuck]

I don't think I need any more of those shipped hicks. I have a housefull!

Lol I meant eggs tried to type chicks an autocorrect gives me hicks! Oy vey!

 

[krazykat0373]

Quote: lol @ mrsmoon