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[Barn Boss]

Hi my name is Mike and I am small ranch owner trying to expand my flock and network with others. At the moment I have a bout 45 laying hens and want to build my flock with Easter eggers. I have 3 incubators and am trying to increase my live hatch percentage. As of this writing my live hatch percentage is 50 percent.

 

[HeavensHens88]

to Mike!
It's always awesome to meet a fellow poultry enthusiast!
Hatch percentage is dependant on numerous factors- including parentage, incubation method, and ambient temperature. First off, what are you using to hatch?
Wings of Wishes,
~Sarah

 

[Kiki]

What do you feed your chickens?
Extra protein and vitamins to the parent stock will help produce healthier chicks.
Unless you problem is with your incubators.


Welcome to BYC.
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[Circle W Farms]

Welcome to BYC. There is a great Incubating forum that I have learned a ton from. Good Luck.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Mike and welcome to BYC

If you post the makes and models of your bators, your humidity regimes, their location within the house and altitude ( if it's significant) I'd imagine that the incubation addicts may be able to help. Try posting on this forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/incubating-hatching-eggs.5/

 

[Barn Boss]

to Mike!
It's always awesome to meet a fellow poultry enthusiast!
Hatch percentage is dependant on numerous factors- including parentage, incubation method, and ambient temperature. First off, what are you using to hatch?
Wings of Wishes,
~Sarah

Little giant forced air with egg Turner and one with still air. For lockdown a little giant still air no Turner. Humidity for the first 18 days 50% lockdown at 65%

 

[drumstick diva]

You might also want to post on one of the "Hatch-a-thon," threads, where you would get more suggestions/advice.