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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by faerieannette, Feb 27, 2013.

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  1. Feb 27, 2013 #1
    faerieannette

    faerieannette Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Hello!

    I am super excited to be getting my silkie eggs in the mail tomorrow. I have been tinkering with our DIY incubator all day. I think i am very close to getting the temperature to be stabilized. I am having trouble trying to increase the humidity. Also I have a few questions.

    I am going to be hand turning the eggs so i will be opening up the bator 3 times a day. The heat will escape in those moments. should i be worried about this? I am...

    I am sure i will have more questions.

    thanks in advance for your support.

    -Annette
     
  3. Mar 1, 2013 #2
    bargain

    bargain Love God, Hubby & farm Premium Member

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    Hi Annette the hand turning should be just fine. Be sure that your hands are very clean and free of lotions as you turn and you'll want to mark x on one of the sides so you can make sure you make total turns... Happy Hatching and have a blessed day. Nancy
     
  5. Mar 1, 2013 #3
    gimmie birdies

    gimmie birdies Overrun With Chickens

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    eggs will be fine.
     
  7. Mar 1, 2013 #4
    faerieannette

    faerieannette Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Thank guys! :)
     

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