Hey Guys, if you have a moment, Ive got some questions
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Im thinking about building an incubator to use in the spring and if I do so Im probable going to build my own egg turner. Im new to all this so some of the questions may sound a little dumb but please bare with me.
I think that I understand the heat and humidity part. I also think that I understand the fan and the fresh air flow. My questions are mainly with the turner. For starters does it matter if the eggs are up right or on their side? If up right is ok, does it really matter if the big end is up or down? Do the eggs have to turn completely or is just a side to side movement all you need? If a side to side movement will work, at what angle to what angle is best, 45 degree to 45 degree? Also, I was thinking about using foam rubber to hold the eggs steady for the first 18 days while in the turner. Good idea or bad? I was not sure if doing so would affect the temp and humidity right close to each egg.
This will get me started but Im sure I will have more for you all as the times goes.
Thanks in advance,
Chris
Im thinking about building an incubator to use in the spring and if I do so Im probable going to build my own egg turner. Im new to all this so some of the questions may sound a little dumb but please bare with me.
I think that I understand the heat and humidity part. I also think that I understand the fan and the fresh air flow. My questions are mainly with the turner. For starters does it matter if the eggs are up right or on their side? If up right is ok, does it really matter if the big end is up or down? Do the eggs have to turn completely or is just a side to side movement all you need? If a side to side movement will work, at what angle to what angle is best, 45 degree to 45 degree? Also, I was thinking about using foam rubber to hold the eggs steady for the first 18 days while in the turner. Good idea or bad? I was not sure if doing so would affect the temp and humidity right close to each egg.
This will get me started but Im sure I will have more for you all as the times goes.
Thanks in advance,
Chris