loch down question?

[ksf59]

What do you recommend to put under the eggs at lock down to cover the wire in the bator. I think I will leave them in cartons, but worry about getting feet caught in the wire. I don't want smother my water pan. Or does that matter. Paper towel over floor. Sham wow shammie? ideads.

 

[Paganbird]

I use shelf-liner.
It's kinda foamy - for traction and it has little holes in it - for air circulation.

 

[NoseyChickens]

some people use egg cartons with holes cut in the bottom to let the humidity in. Oters I've seen make little paper cups. i just put my eggs straight on the wire.

 

[nhnanna]

I use the rubber shelf liner on mine. You can get it at the Dollar store or Walmart.
It can be washed and reused also.

 

[happyhensny]

We use cheesecloth - easy to pick up and throw away when they are done hatching and their little toes do not get stuck. It is soft too!

 

[bigdawg]

rubber shelf liner in the bator and the the brooder. oh and eggs in the cartons with holes in the bottom

 

[Madcap621]

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Yup, same here. Washable, good traction, lets humidity/temp circulate, good traction for little chick feet!...................................Cheap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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