Over cook or under cook

[MarkJr]

I can get my incubator to settle on 37.4-37.5..... or 37.5-37.6

So. Under cook or over cook. That is the question.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Undercook. Might delay hatching a few days, but it's safer

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

37.7-37.8

 

[MarkJr]

37.7-37.8

Share some knowledge???

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

I incubate my eggs at 99.7 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The reason I do for two reasons: 1. If the incubator goes too low it can cause defects or more quitters 2. I'm impatient and when eggs don't hatch on time I meddle. That is all.

 

[MarkJr]

Forced air incubator???

My first ‘bator experience is starting tomorrow with 44 barnyard mixes from a 12 week old newly introduced cockerel..... and 12 RIR shipped eggs that are supposed to be here tomorrow. 7 days in transit. Haven’t decided if I’m going to set them on counter for 24 hours, or just start cooking them without turning for a couple days. I’ll know more after candling.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

I have forced air incubators. Is that what you have?

 

[Chookwagn]

I can get my incubator to settle on 37.4-37.5..... or 37.5-37.6

So. Under cook or over cook. That is the question.

Over Cook 37.5-37.6

 

[MarkJr]

I have forced air incubators. Is that what you have?

Yes. It’s a yescom 56 egg monstrosity that cost me 110 bucks to my door. Forced air and egg turner included. Coupled with a Govee hygrometer, it’s held a rock Steady temp for a week once I put a folded quilt across top for heat loss. It’s dead even from corner to corner.

 

[JaeG]

Mine has been varying between 37.5-37.8 and my eggs are doing great (the ones we picked up at least - the shipped ones not so great). 37.5-37.6 will be perfect.