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[swtangel321]

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I think when we take eggs and incubate them we change the way things "should" be. A broody hen rolls her eggs around many times a day she doesnt place them anyside up.

 

[OPIE]

Well, I candled them just now, and about 4 I can see a blob, one has veins.

The air bubble is mostly in the big end, but there is one that its in the small end. The rest I cant see anything at all.

 

[thegoogers]

 

[OPIE]

The one that has the air bubble in the small end, should I put it small end up? As far as them being confused, well they will fit in good around here!

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

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No...put them all large end up. If there is a small amt of air in the small end, it will probably rise when you turn the large end up.

You would be surprised how resilient eggs can be...

 

[swtangel321]

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Are you planning on taking them out of the turner on day 18 and putting them on there sides ????

 

[OPIE]

Yes, I was planning on taking the turner out and laying the eggs on there sides. This helps in there hatching right? I need to get a hydrometer though as I cant tell the humidity level.

 

[swtangel321]

yes, you should take them out of the turner on day 18 and place them on there sides, also should up the hum to 60%-70%.... Grap a hum gauge at walmart, they sell cheap ones for about $4-$10

 

[OPIE]

Ok, I will get one in the morning. Thanks for all the advice guys & girls

I am realy curiouse about on egg, it is like a torpedo, same size on both ends, I have no idea what it could be. I bought these from a guy in Texas, heck it might be a snake egg!!

 

[thegoogers]

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