Hi all! First time incubating and have position question

[MrsFlocker]

I have had to stand eggs in carton inside incubator due to shipped eggs having saddled air sacs. I want to use the cartons for hatch as well. My question is should they be completely vertical to hatch or am I supposed to tilt at all?

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I have had to stand eggs in carton inside incubator due to shipped eggs having saddled air sacs. I want to use the cartons for hatch as well. My question is should they be completely vertical to hatch or am I supposed to tilt at all?

Yes tilt them. Change the tilt direction at least 3-4 times a day. NO LID on the carton. You don't want to insulate them from the warmth. Paper cartons are better then foam. Foam will insulate the bottom.

edited for grammar.

 

[Casastash]

Following. So tilt back and forth 3x a day pointy end down

 

[WVduckchick]

Make sure when you tilt them that it doesn't get any of the eggs too close to the heating element.

What kind of incubator are you using?

 

[MrsFlocker]

I’m using a Brinsea Mini Advanced II. Now when it’s lockdown should they stay at a tilt or straight up??

 

[MrsFlocker]

Make sure when you tilt them that it doesn't get any of the eggs too close to the heating element.

What kind of incubator are you using?

A Brinsea mini advance II. I’m getting ready to lockdown for hatch should they be straight up for lockdown or tilted in a certain direction?

 

[WVduckchick]

Best to lay them down. Candle each egg, and note the lowest dip of the air cell. Lay the egg with the lowest dip pointing upward.

 

[MrsFlocker]

Best to lay them down. Candle each egg, and note the lowest dip of the air cell. Lay the egg with the lowest dip pointing upward.

Thank you so much!