How often do I turn the eggs?

[redhen]

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I would use cheap new sponges..they keep the humidity very well... (sometimes you need to use 2-3 of them..)

 

[redhen]

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https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=301488&p=2
there is a bit of a discussion on this there but I've never done it personally....sounds like it could be a good idea though

Thanks, i'll check it out!!

 

[melodylee]

redhen the only thing I might worry about is the humidity needing to be so high fod duck eggs but if you can keep it up then it sounds like a good way to go....

 

[redhen]

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And do i keep them in the carton for lockdown time and hatching also?? or lay them on their sides ?? Thanks!

 

[melodylee]

I think (i've never done this personally) that they are kept in the carton to keep the already hatched chicks from playing kickety kick ball with the unhatched eggs..