I’m not sure what to do with my incubation

[Chickenslayer66]

Hello guys I’m new to incubation and I’m worried i won’t do it right, especially since I have a few different kind of eggs. They are set to hatch on different days and I’m not sure if I should put them in on different days or what to do

 

[drumstick diva]

Staggered hatches can be very difficult to manage. If at all possible try to find or borrow separate incubators for each kind of egg, to enhance your chances for a good hatch.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I'd suggest posting your question on this forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/incubating-hatching-eggs.5/

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Definitely post in our Incubating Eggs forums. Staggering hatches can be tough to work with. I don't like doing it but some people have great success.

Welcome to our roost!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I've done it, but contamination factors exist if it is a wide hatch date window. Debris and umbilical mess can get into water journals and create a bio hazard once it becomes ripe. Also if you are using a Styrofoam oven, it creates hard to get out stains.
I won't stagger anymore, but we have all been there done that at one time or another. Incubation is a learning experience each time you set a batch.

Welcome to the Yard Bird Site!

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and welcome to BYC! It’s great to have you here

I agree with the others. It also depends on your incubator as to how difficult staggered hatches are eg if your incubator is automatic you don’t want your pipping eggs turning yet you don’t want your younger eggs not turning. And the contamination issues that Connie mentioned - can you put a divider between the eggs for example? Hatching is a messy business. I try to avoid staggered hatches if possible and I wouldn’t be inclined to recommend it if you’re new to hatching. Best of luck