NEW to incuabation HELP

[<3ChickenForever]

For my first time ever, i am going to try to incubate chicks this spring. Any info on what i need to do? I already know you put the X's and O's to mark the turn overs.

 

[Duramaxgirl]

What type of bator do you have?

 

[<3ChickenForever]

We don't have one yet but I'm planning on getting one from a friend.

 

[BobwhiteQuailLover]

It takes 21 days for incubation, at 99.5, turn them 3 times a day (more is better) humidity should be at (PLEASE HELP), keep big end up, and stop turning them at day 118.

http://www.small-farm-permaculture-and-sustainable-living.com/hatching_chickens.html
O yea, the one we have for you is a Hovabator or LG, can't remember

 

[<3ChickenForever]

I know how many days and isn't that a bit hot? 99.5?

 

[BobwhiteQuailLover]

No, at 99.5

 

[<3ChickenForever]

OK, but shouldn't I turn it down after a week or 2 weeks??

 

[BobwhiteQuailLover]

No

 

[Duramaxgirl]

Ok well I've only used the LG and Hova bators. So far they work ok. The main thing I've found is keeping the temps stable. I like my humidity at about 38-45%. Having the bator in a room that can keep the same temp all the time helps a lot!

 

[<3ChickenForever]

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K! THanks! And what temp do you keep yours at?