not so good at hatching :(

[sheps4her]

This is my second hatch attempt with my LG incubator. The first time Out of 14 eggs, 3 hatched...two with problems that died shortly after and one that is now 6 weeks old. I tried another set of 12 eggs, and so far I have two healthy chicks but it is now day 23 and no other signs of hatching. I added a fan and a turner on my second go around, and was hoping for better results. Both sets of eggs were shipped from two different sources. Its just so disappointing

. What could be going wrong? I never had these issues when I had my homemade incubator (no longer have). Maybe I ought to just make another??

I thought I was "upgrading."

 

[gryeyes]

I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but LG incubators are not an upgrade - they are well-known for being low end units and problematic.

So it's not YOU at all.

 

[debilorrah]

I agree - LG's ARE problematic. Go back to your homemade or get a Brinsea, Hovabator, R-com, etc. One of the better models and they really don't cost all THAT much.

 

[1-duckling]

Also, shipped eggs tend not to have the greatest hatch rate due to all the conditions they go through on the route. I never bet on better than 50% with shipped eggs and celebrate if it is better. I started out with an LG and had great success on fresh from the nest but not on shipped eggs. Sorry to hear about your disappointing hatches.

 

[IdealisticRoo]

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Ouch, sorry to hear that!

I am having the same problem, but with my homemade incubator! I have 2 eggs out of 62, that are now locked down in a hovabator, because my homemade bator cannot keep the humidity stable and above 40%! They are due to hatch today and still no movement or pips!

Incubating is stressful! Since several hatcheries hatch year round, I am tempted to just throw in the towel and just order more chicks. The ONLY reason I incubate is to get rare and unusual breeds, which means the eggs cost more and have to be shipped!

So far my hatching attempts have cost me more than $500, including eggs, parts, incubators and much more!

 

[BigDaddy'sGurl]

I agree that SOME LG's are problematic, but I have one and the only true issue I've had is humidity. Next time, try the "dry hatch" method...I tried it the last two times I've hatched and had 70% or greater success! Don't beat yourself up: we all go through bad hatches. Another thing is check your thermometer and be sure it is accurate. I use one that shows the temp in the bator is around 103 but I know from experience that it is off by 3.5-4 degrees on the high reading side (if it reads 103 it is actually around 99) and so I use it just know it is reading high. Once you have a thermometer you can trust completely and good humidity you should b e set!