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In the hatcher

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by greathorse, Oct 17, 2008.

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  1. Oct 17, 2008 #1
    greathorse

    greathorse Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I am about to put my eggs in the hatcher. Do I need to have some air space around each egg?, They will be laying down or can I let them touch as they go in there. If they just touch I can go six wide and six long, Also the sort of roll around and touch each other any way unless I create some kind of holding device.

    I dont want to use egg cartons as we have pleny enough trouble with humidity here in Colorado
     
  3. Oct 17, 2008 #2
    lowcountrypoultry

    lowcountrypoultry Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Let them have a little room so they can wiggle around so they can get out of their shells eaiser.

    Best of Luck on your hatch [​IMG]
     
  5. Oct 17, 2008 #3
    Tuffoldhen

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    Yup alittle wiggle room to help them get into position.
     
  7. Oct 18, 2008 #4
    citychickers

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    Where are you in Colorado? I'm in Littleton!
     

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