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spacing of eggs in egg turner

Discussion in 'Quail' started by bush, Mar 20, 2015.

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  1. Mar 20, 2015 Post #1 of 5
    bush

    bush Chirping

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    I will be putting 50 eggs in my egg turner that has a capacity of 120 eggs.
    Should I space the eggs out or keep them together in a group?
     
  2. Mar 21, 2015 Post #2 of 5
    swords75xlh

    swords75xlh In the Brooder

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    I keep mine I the center don't know if it makes a dif. or not
     
  3. Mar 22, 2015 Post #3 of 5
    Fat Daddy

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    X2..... The reasoning is the most uniform temp should be in the center......
     
  4. Mar 22, 2015 Post #4 of 5
    dc3085

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    You can only hatch 40 JMF or other large jumbo eggs in those turners. If the eggs are too large the tray next to them smashes the tops.
     
  5. Mar 22, 2015 Post #5 of 5
    dragon30276

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    I start from the center
     

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