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Test run for new bator?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Solsken Farm, Jun 29, 2008.

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  1. Jun 29, 2008 #1
    Solsken Farm

    Solsken Farm Songster

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    I just got a new incubator. This is my first shot at hatching. I am going on vacation and when I return, beautiful eggs will be arriving from some wonderful stock.

    I will have a few days after I get home to fiddle with the incubator and turner.

    Have you all given yours a test run? What do you do?

    Thanks! [​IMG]
     
  2. Jun 29, 2008 #2
    MissPrissy

    MissPrissy Crowing Premium Member

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    Plug it in and set up to work exactly as if you are putting eggs in. Put in your thermometer and hydrometer. Let it run for a few days and just monitor how it works.

    Enjoy your vacation.
     
  3. Jun 29, 2008 #3
    Solsken Farm

    Solsken Farm Songster

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    Thanks Miss Prissy.

    Should I clean it or do anything before it's first use? Obviously I will follow the manufacturer's directions, but wondering if anyone does anything else special with a new bator, other than bow respectivefully to it and do a hatch dance.....[​IMG]
     
  4. Jun 29, 2008 #4
    speckledhen

    speckledhen Intentional Solitude Premium Member 11 Years

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    I dont clean brand new ones myself. Well, I've only had one brand new one, but I didnt clean it. Do a test run complete with water in the tray since temps work a bit differently with humidity rather than when you run it dry. Put more than one thermometer in there, too, perhaps three to check accuracy.
     
  5. Jun 29, 2008 #5
    Solsken Farm

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    Okay, thanks Speckledhen. You and Miss P are really infinite sources of wisdom. Have a great week! I am off on vacation for a week.
     

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