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Incubator on the way, what do I need?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by RonnieAtkeson, Jan 17, 2009.

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  1. Jan 17, 2009 #1
    RonnieAtkeson

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    I just sent my payment off for a Genesis 1588 with auto egg turner 1611. It says just add water and plug it in but is there any little accessories I should get beforehand? Ill be recieving some hatching eggs end of Febuary and im going to do a test hatch with my neighbors mixed breeds when it comes in. So other than eggs what should i buy to go with it? I have NO experience with incubating eggs and dont want to screw up with the bbs orpington bantams or barred bantams im getting.
     
  2. Jan 17, 2009 #2
    Steve

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    Just got mine yesterday, same as yours.

    From what I understand, we should also have a hygrometer.

    I'm sure someone more knowlegeable than I will help you/us more.
     
  3. Jan 17, 2009 #3
    sewincircle

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    You will want another thermometer that has humidity reading as well. The one that came with mine was junk. I use three thermometers just to be sure of accuracy. Good luck. Oh ya, you need fertile eggs. LOL
     
    Last edited: Jan 17, 2009

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