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Positioning of eggs before hatching begins

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by donjr721, Oct 24, 2010.

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  1. Oct 24, 2010 #1
    donjr721

    donjr721 Out Of The Brooder

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    i have my eggs in my incubator in egg carton bottoms right now. i was wondering how i should position them at day 17, i assume they should come out of the cartons so the carton doesn't infringe on them hatching. can they be layed on the side or should they be propped up a little
     
  3. Oct 24, 2010 #2
    Jessiewoodard57

    Jessiewoodard57 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I take mine out of the egg turner and put them back in the egg cartons point down.
     
  5. Oct 24, 2010 #3
    donjr721

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    so i can just leave them in the cartons and they will be fine. that's good to know. i don't have a turner, i turn them myself. i do plan on getting one before next time.
     
  7. Oct 24, 2010 #4
    hongyush2008

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    Quote:Just do it!
     
  9. Oct 24, 2010 #5
    MandyH

    MandyH You'll shoot your eye out!

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    Yes leave them just like you've got them. I have incubated and hatched thousands of chicks in styrofoam cartons.
     

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