been in lock down since last wed. now have 8 copper marans in brooder Saturday due date, began hatcing Friday thru Sunday, 6 marans we 99% developed died in the eggs ??? started battling temp swings from 95 to 105. happy I have 8 marans, have 5 backyard mix that are pipping tonight another 8 to go, then 6 mallards due this saturday, then 9 banties due a week from saturday and one goose due May 1.
obvious sign that I am addicted to eggs on e-bay.
lesson learned: get a 2nd bator to do lock down in. Took all eggs out of the automatic turner last week and having to hand turn the eggs not close to due date. waas having problems regulating heat before this, now the opening to turn adds to the temp flux.