Hatching Eggs ?

[chickenranchwife]

Hey everyone, I tried hatching eggs a month or so ago. I have some questions, and thought you guys can help me out. My first hatch didn't work, as I was in a hurry to get them in. It was all my fault. Since I have left my bator on, and awaiting a shipment of silkie eggs. My question is do they have to set for a period of time before they go into the bator? I have a still air incubator and an egg turner, do I really need a fan? When does day 1 start? Is this correct? The temp should be 101, and humidity should be between 30-40%? I hope you guys can help me out here. Thanks a bunch!

Jada

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi Jada,
The common practice is to let shipped eggs rest (big end up) a few hours before putting them in the bator.

Temp:
101.5 degrees
Temp w/fan:
99.5 degrees

Humidity (Day 1 - 18):
45%
Humidity (Day 19 - hatch):
65%

Day 1 starts when you set the eggs in the bator.
Mark it on the calender and count down 3 weeks.
Set on Monday, Day 21 is on a Monday.

I'm not a good 'explainer', but I hope that helps.

Good luck!

 

[chickenranchwife]

Thanks Lisa,
It sure does help. Did you get your message box fixed yet? Did you get my email about the eggs last week or whenever? I will be ready for them when they get here.

Thanks again,

Jada

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Got it Jada! Frizzles and Cochins, right?
Shipping will start again 1/5 or 1/7.
Nope, not going to clear my pm box.
It has such limited storage space, it's easier for me to just communicate via email --- I can keep track of things better that way.
Lisa