Okay...you all are going to have to bear with me here! I want to learn as much as possible before I go out and buy an incubator and try to hatch chicks.
1. What temp does the bator need to be at? (99.5-102 correct? this will be with a Little Giant 9200 Still Air)
2. Humidity?
3. From my understanding...from day 19 the humidity needs to raise, right?
4. For turning eggs...2-3 times a day?
5. I've read to use a mat or something like that if hand turning eggs?
I've got a decent idea on most of these...but I want to make sure. I will be getting a book soon on raising/hatching chickens.
Some post hatching questions:
6. If shipping...what age do you ship them out?
7. At what temps can you ship chicks? I know we're coming into shipping season...all the places around here are getting chicks in.
I'm sure I'll think of more!!
Thanks in advance!
1. What temp does the bator need to be at? (99.5-102 correct? this will be with a Little Giant 9200 Still Air)
2. Humidity?
3. From my understanding...from day 19 the humidity needs to raise, right?
4. For turning eggs...2-3 times a day?
5. I've read to use a mat or something like that if hand turning eggs?
I've got a decent idea on most of these...but I want to make sure. I will be getting a book soon on raising/hatching chickens.
Some post hatching questions:
6. If shipping...what age do you ship them out?
7. At what temps can you ship chicks? I know we're coming into shipping season...all the places around here are getting chicks in.
I'm sure I'll think of more!!