phesant hatching egg question

[sshannon024]

This will be my first time trying to incubate phesant eggs, any tips for a successful hatch. I have been told to keep my temp at 100 F in a forced air incubator but what should my humidity be?

 

[Tony K T]

99.5 temp and humidity about 55%.Does your bator have a auto turner?
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[sshannon024]

No auto turner, will be turning them by hand Tony.

 

[sshannon024]

Also these are eggs that were shipped to me and I understand the hatch rate may be low due to shipping. They were very well pack and also placed inside egg cartons with shreader paper. They were little end down in the carton. Since I am turning them by hand will it be ok to lay them on their sides or do I need to stand them up? Thanks

 

[deserthotwings]

Either way is fine, but if your turning them by hand laying down is probably the easiest. Its well worth the money to invest in an auto turner. They are not expensive and save a lot of time. If you just received them be sure and let your eggs rest at room temperature before placing them in your incubator.

 

[aaronclements8]

I keep my incubator humidity around 50-55% stop turning after the 21 day. Increase humidity to 70% for the last three days.

 

[Tony K T]

I leave my turner on thru the duration.Have had much better hatching with it on.I also leave the humidity the same.When chicks are hatching it adds a little more humidity.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[Pheasantguy2010]

Tony is right. If you can't get the humidity that high you can use sponges and it helps to mist the incubator with warm water.

 

[sshannon024]

When should I candle the eggs for the first time? I've hatched chickens before and usually do it on day 7 for the first time, but since it takes phesants longer to hatch, should I wait 10-11 days?

 

[aaronclements8]

You will be able to see development by day 7 should be able to see veins and such i candle mine on day 7 14 and right before lockdown at day 20