Incubators Anonymous

[Penny Hen]

Hi Connie!!

Lots of other opportunities as you know (edited to add) to try many kinds of eggs from all over . Many challenges to hatching eggs that are shippied. ONe friend who likes to hatch has also figured out which states to buy from because of USPS handling methods . . . . Some routes are kinder to eggs than others.

Is this her secret or will she trade for that kind of knowledge? I mean that is valuable research so I don't really expect that to be given away free.

 

[Penny Hen]

isbar/legbar cross

Be sure to post more of this one as it grows. I would love to see how it turns out.

 

[gimmie birdies]

I would but that many in if I had an incubator that I didn't have to hand turn.

 

[gimmie birdies]

isbar

 

[rowdyone]

HOLY MOLY!!!!!
There are others out there like me. Hi my name is Stacy and I am an incubator addict. I have 47 sfh chickens and 15 polish in my incubator that only holds 42 eggs. Do you think I have a problem ?? These are only my 3rd batch of the year. I think I am doing good, I dont have a problem>LOL. BYC has been a great to help me with my addiction. lol
Love all the postings here keep up the good work.

 

[ki4got]

Quote:I'd like to get some SG Dorking eggs. Maybe 12-24. How much do you charge?

sending a PM.

 

[Dawnrenae]

Question for all the hatching geniuses here, (I say this with admiration and respect, and a lil jealousy.)

Why do the eggs need to be at a 35% angle?

I am considering laying this hatch out of the egg crate turner a I made, and want to know before I set tonight if I will be doing more harm than good?

Right now they are sitting in the "turner" til set tonight. They sat perfectly a a small angle, butt up. I wonder if this is enough?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dawnrenae]

I am starting my new hatch today.
Hatch #1 was a total failure.

I have a stupid question, more of a thought, but...

Could I set up a nest in my incubator, and just set my eggs in the bedding like what would be in a momma bird's nesting box?

My incubator is now set at 102°. Humidity steady at 43%. I used a make shift turner last hatch, (egg carton).
This hatch, I am laying the eggs on the wire "floor". So far I noticed that they seem to stay pretty upright...

Any thoughts?

 

[ladycat]

I am starting my new hatch today.
Hatch #1 was a total failure.

I have a stupid question, more of a thought, but...

Could I set up a nest in my incubator, and just set my eggs in the bedding like what would be in a momma bird's nesting box?

My incubator is now set at 102°. Humidity steady at 43%. I used a make shift turner last hatch, (egg carton).
This hatch, I am laying the eggs on the wire "floor". So far I noticed that they seem to stay pretty upright...

Any thoughts?

102° is way too hot. If it's a circulated air incubator, it needs to be about 99.5 or if it's a still air, it should be about 100 at the top of the eggs.

 

[Dawnrenae]

102° is way too hot. If it's a circulated air incubator, it needs to be about 99.5 or if it's a still air, it should be about 100 at the top of the eggs.

I shall turn down the heat.

Any thoughts on making a nest?