IA (incubators anonymous) September Hatches?

[TheTropix]

Kiki, I think you mentioned it, but what kind of incubator do you have? Plastic, styrofoam...?

 

[Jules929]

Do y'all have any tips/tricks for cleaning your incubators after?

I just sprayed the tray and bottom with a cleaner with bleach in it, then started wiping it down, and rinsed very well with warm water. For the tray I used a q-tip to get into a couple of the openings that were soiled. Then I dried it with paper towels and set it back up to run, since I was expecting the current set of eggs.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

It's styrofoam, Hovabator 1588. I wonder if there's a good way to clean around the top? Canned air maybe?

 

[Jules929]

It's styrofoam, Hovabator 1588. I wonder if there's a good way to clean around the top? Canned air maybe?

That should work. I didn't have anything soiled on the top. I have only used it twice before. Is it dusty, or soiled? A cleaning wipe, or paper towel sprayed with cleaner could be used on soiled areas. The top on mine is where the heater/fan, controller, and sensors are located. I wouldn't use a spray on it, just a wipe.

 

[Compost King]

the top of my Hovabator I spray down with a solution of 50% water 50% listerine (top inside)

 

[TheTropix]

listerine... interesting : )

 

[Compost King]

I just had my first successful hatch, out of 21 eggs 17 hatched and with the 4 remaining at least one has pipped. I never had more than 50% before. my first hatch ever was April 1st and I did about one a month since with one problem after another. This time I finally got it right.

 

[TheTropix]

YAY! Congratulations C.King!! wooo hooooo Are these your Cemani chicks? What do you think you did different that made the difference for ya? I know you're thrilled and proud as a peacock. Great job, C.King!

 

[Gypsi]

At least one of mine that the hen quit sitting will hatch today, there's a hole in that shell. Good luck to us all

 

[TheTropix]

Hi Gypsi Excellent!!! That was a good catch on your part to save that egg! Congratulations are in order for you, too!!! Congratulations!