Styrofoam Vs Paper egg cartons???

[Teresaann24]

So I wanna use egg cartons for turning and for hatching in my incubator. I CANNOT FIND paper cartons ANYWHERE only styrofoam.

I have never used the styrofoam to incubate or hatch in. Would it be ok to hatch in styrofoam egg cartons?

 

[kathyinmo]

I prefer the styrofoam. The paper-cardboard type always gets wet, like a wick.

I cut out the bottoms and low on the sides, to allow circulation.... though I don't know if it is necessary.

Good luck!

 

[Teresaann24]

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Thanks I guess that's what I am gonna use then

 

[obaan1]

What are you going to hatch? And, how many? And when? Details, details.

 

[Teresaann24]

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I should get my eggs tomorrow or monday. Hatching Cuckoo silkie eggs, There will prob be about 9 eggs.

 

[kathyinmo]

Here is a sample picture.

 

[Teresaann24]

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Love it! Thanks

 

[Long Last Farm]

I like this idea! Do you use the egg cartons during the whole incubation period, or just when they are ready to hatch? Or do you take them out at lockdown?

 

[Germaine_11.20]

Neither, they take too much trouble in the long run. I bought the plastic egg tray from Cutlers supply for .99 cents and took a saw to them, dividing them into sections. I like 6 the best but I have a 12 too. They have the vents in and after I am done with them I put them in the dishwasher to sterilize and then use them over and over and over.....

Now Kathy if you are going to put pics.... then I guess I had better too!

 

[Teresaann24]

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but couldn't you vent the Syrofoam trays also?