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Non-hatching bator...run how long before

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Farmer Kitty, Jun 28, 2008.

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  1. Jun 28, 2008 #1
    Farmer Kitty

    Farmer Kitty Flock Mistress

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    How long can you run a bator that your not using to hatch in before you need to break it down and clean it? I have eggs in the skillet bator hatching with more eggs in the Brower bator that I will hatch in the skillet bator. I have more eggs coming and I'm wondering if I can keep the Brower going without having to break it down to clean or if I need to break it down and clean it.
     
  2. Jun 28, 2008 #2
    MissPrissy

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    I would try to clean it before adding more eggs, Kitty. It is a warm wet environment and any bacteria at all on the eggs that have previously been in there could take a foothold and cause future hatches to fail. Bacteria can be very nasty to get rid of in some bators too.
     
  3. Jun 28, 2008 #3
    SusanJoM

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    Oh I'm glad you asked that question.

    I tossed the eggs that were in the Genesis a couple of days ago, and will need it for hatching again in a week or so.

    That gives me plenty of time to do a bleach trip on it.

    Susan
     
  4. Jun 28, 2008 #4
    Farmer Kitty

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    Thank you Miss P! I knew that it would need to be done I just didn't know how long I could go before I had to do it. I have eggs in there yet but, will do it before putting in more.
     

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