IA (incubators anonymous) September Hatches?

[AlleysChicks]

My understanding is that if it's very hot while the eggs are shipping that there is the potential that they may start developing. I don't have enough experience to know how accurate that is though, or how great of a worry it is.

It can happen. Mid 90’s I’ve had development from nest box eggs.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

It makes sense if you think about it. If they've started developing at that point you don't want them to cool off.

It can happen. Mid 90’s I’ve had development from nest box eggs.

 

[Jules929]

I do think that is why I had so many early quitters the first time. I also received an email from the vendor to place the eggs into the incubator right away without turning, and let the settling time be part of the incubation time, not in addition to.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

I've been wondering the same thing! I'm going to put my straight in the incubator this time with the turner off and see if it make any difference.

I do think that is why I had so many early quitters the first time. I also received an email from the vendor to place the eggs into the incubator right away without turning, and let the settling time be part of the incubation time, not in addition to.

 

[Jules929]

I received the eggs! I ordered 12 and got 2 extras: 3 OE, 3 EE, 3 SBEL, 2 AMF, 1 BM, 1 BCM, and 1 GM.

 

[RollTideChicken]

...to place the eggs into the incubator right away without turning, and let the settling time be part of the incubation time, not in addition to.

Ok...I'll do this as well. I have exactly 14 eggs coming, all Bielefelders. They chould be here tomorrow, but probably Monday. Should be interesting... I had 7 hatch out of 19 first time. Would be nice to up that %.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

Gorgeous eggs Jules!

I received the eggs! I ordered 12 and got 2 extras: 3 OE, 3 EE, 3 SBEL, 2 AMF, 1 BM, 1 BCM, and 1 GM.

Love Bielefelders! I think I only got 2 last hatch. She was using Welsummers to make Sage Eggers and I have a hard time telling them apart right now. My 3 week Bielefelder cockerel taught all the other chicks how to roost. I'm going to try hatching some more of them in the Spring.

Ok...I'll do this as well. I have exactly 14 eggs coming, all Bielefelders. They chould be here tomorrow, but probably Monday. Should be interesting... I had 7 hatch out of 19 first time. Would be nice to up that %.

 

[Juanita37]

I'm picking up eggs tomorrow to stick under my broody hen. My last shot at this ended up with all roos so I'm hoping for a little different this time.

 

[Jules929]

Ok, here is a better pic of my set. They are now in the incubator. Ready, set, go!

 

[9SpiceyChickens]

Where do you guys order your eggs from? I´m thinking about incubating soon, but I have no clue where to get eggs! Also what bators do you guys use? Good luck