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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Buster, May 29, 2008.

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  1. May 29, 2008 #1
    Buster

    Buster Back to Work

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    I just took my first batch of eggs off the turning tray and put them in the hatching section. I want to try to hatch in the carton. This may sound dumb, but do I still need to turn or prop one end up? Or do I just leave them be from now on?

    Thanks,

    Jared.
     
  2. May 29, 2008 #2
    perfectly_polish

    perfectly_polish Crowing

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    You just put the egg in the carton, big end up, and no turning. The carton method works really well, and is much easier to clean up after. Good luck [​IMG]
     
  3. May 29, 2008 #3
    fowlwoman1

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    just put them in the carton air cell up and leave them until your hatch is all done.
     
  4. May 29, 2008 #4
    Buster

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    Thanks so much- I'm heading to bed and didn't want to stress about it. I figured that this is how it was done but wanted to make sure.
     
  5. May 29, 2008 #5
    Vamp-A-Billy Princess

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    The egg cartons are great. I tried it and loved it.
     
  6. May 29, 2008 #6
    Hangin Wit My Peeps

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    I just used the carton method but cut my cartons down a bit so I could see all sides of the eggs for pips...they popped right out!
     

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