How late in the year do you incubate

[Glenmar]

I am new to incubation. I just set my second batch of eggs. I am reading that some people are done for the year.
So my question is how late do most of you incubate. How many hatches, etc...
I sold my first batch of chicks at a poultry swap and bought a second batch of eggs from someone else at the swap.
So I was just wondering.......
thanks

 

[mycutekitties]

Mine runs year around....

 

[wolftracks]

Mine too!

 

[Denninmi]

It's going to depend on climate to some extent, as well as your facilities. Here in Michigan, year round isn't an option, at least not for me in a small house with unheated outbuildings (garage and shed). I can't have stinky poultry inside during the winter. So, my incubation and hatching season is roughly mid-April to about two weeks before Labor Day at the latest for setting (depending on species, of course). That way, nothing is being brooded in a cold building or too young to face an oncoming winter.

Now, if you were in a place with a much milder climate, such as CA, FL, TX, I could see doing it all year round if need be.

 

[Glenmar]

Quote:
This is exactly what I was thinking.
Also, Is there a market for young chickens year round? Or are most folks incubating for themselves?

 

[perolane]

I have hatches every weekend year round!

 

[gamebirdsonly]

I'm turning mine off by the end of June. Turn back on probably in Jan. Unless I see something I really Really Want

 

[RonnieAtkeson]

Year round, I swear i wont do it again next year but I always do. I worry bout losing power in the winter as one year we were out for 12 days straight. Having stinky chicks in the house is a bad thing according to the better half. Havent had to do that yet though.... I run two heat lamps in the brooder during the winter so if one goes out I got a backup plus some nites it so cold I need two to heat up enough of the brooder they dont smother each other.

 

[perrym1962]

Ditto... Year round for me also!!

 

[mstrawn3]

What do you all do with all those chicks?