Maybe going to get eggs to hatch, I have questions!

[savannah78754]

So I have never had a chicken of any kind before, but this summer I am getting some and I kinda want to start at the incubation stage, as in hatch it and stuff. Do you think this is a good idea for a beginner? What do I need to do this?

 

[Farmgirl245]

It's always interesting to hatch eggs for the first time. Some will hatch and some might not. There is really nothing to hatching eggs as long as you have a good incubator and the right temp. and humidity. I would say go for it. But do try to get some from a local farm or a hatchery that is closer to you, that way the eggs don't have to travel too far and you might have a better chance of more eggs hatching.

 

[lazy gardener]

As long as you are willing to do a lot of reading to educate yourself on the process, it's a good way to start. I started my flock last spring by building an incubator. (My husband was the brains regarding the electrical). I then hatched a few eggs, and added some hatchery birds. I have my second hatch going in the home made incubator now. One word of advice. Hatching is addicting.

 

[savannah78754]

Haha thanks everyone! I will do a ton of research and post when I decide which I'm doing