The 5th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[BirdyGirl7198]

[COLOR=DDA0DD]GOOD NIGHT, HOPE YOU ALL SLEEP LIKE A BABY. [/COLOR]

Lol more like "sleep like a husband" xD Jk

 

[Hangtown Farms]

No, I do not use it but it is needed if you live at a high altitude. It is ok to have low ventilation for the first week or so but is bad when the chicks start needing oxygen.

I have staggered hatches going 10 months of the year so I can't keep the plugs closed ever.

The third most common cause of chicks not hatching is poor ventilation. It is one of the Basic three things that we need to watch.

I was asking because new research and studies come up that change methods and recommendations.

Ron how high on the altitude? I do not use the plug but I am at 3400 feet

 

[ronott1]

Ron how high on the altitude? I do not use the plug but I am at 3400 feet

3400 ft. should be ok. Altitude starts getting bad at 5000 and over 7000 you need special equipment. I think it was in Chile, there is a hatchery that has a pressurized building for hatching eggs.

There is a theory that Colloncas, Quechas and Hustas hatch better at high elevations because of their origins--Probably from Chile!

 

[BridgetBarger]

I candled my eggs tonight 5 of the 7 appear good. 1 I am pretty sure there is a blood ring and the other does not appear to be developing at all I thinking was to old to try and hatch. This is only my second go at hatching so I still all 7 in the incubator for now.

 

[Whoops]

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hmmm - I wonder if that is part of my hatching issue. Where I live is a mile above sea level. What is the purpose of plugs? Does it hold the air in and create a higher air-pressure for the eggs to increase airflow? My Brinsea didn't have any.

 

[enola]

I have also wondered what the purpose of the plugs is...... my incubator has two plugs. I run it with one in and one plug removed. That is just how it works best. Temperature stays consistant and humidity does not fluctuate.

 

[ImpulsiveFarmer]

This is straight from the Hovobator Genesis User Manual.

A red vent plug is located on the top of the
incubator. This should be removed when the
incubator is used at altitudes greater than 6000
feet above sea level. The plug may also be
removed during or after the hatch if water drops
appear on the window due to high humidity. This
will help to dry the chicks and the incubator. If
removing the plug does not reduce the humidity
enough, it may be necessary to prop up the
top slightly, to facilitate drying. If so, be sure
to maintain proper temperature. Alternately,
the top may be removed quickly, and moisture
wiped from the windows to aid drying. Replace
the plug after chicks are removed.

So I don't know. I thought everyone was saying to only leave it in at high elevations. But maybe I'm confused.

 

[ronott1]

Quote:

3400 ft. should be ok. Altitude starts getting bad at 5000 and over 7000 you need special equipment. I think it was in Chile, there is a hatchery that has a pressurized building for hatching eggs.

There is a theory that Colloncas, Quechas and Hustas hatch better at high elevations because of their origins--Probably from Chile!

@Hangtown Farms

Jason, I checked into altitude for you and found some information on altitude. Your altitude is at the edge of where you need to do different things. Eggs from your place should be ok. Eggs from sea level would need some special care. Sea Level eggs have bigger pores so they will lose more moisture than high altitude eggs. They often need higher humidity.
Quote: http://www.pasreform.com/academy/fr...cubation/25-incubation-at-high-altitudes.html
I would do fine at Woodland's 80ft above sea level with the vent plug in. I would definitely need more ventilation at a higher elevation and no plugs. Eggs shipped to you from sea level may do better if you added an air pump and increased humidity a bit.

Those penedesenca eggs might still need lower humidity though.

Weighing them might be best.

 

[ronott1]

This is straight from the Hovobator Genesis User Manual.

A red vent plug is located on the top of the
incubator. This should be removed when the
incubator is used at altitudes greater than 6000
feet above sea level. The plug may also be
removed during or after the hatch if water drops
appear on the window due to high humidity. This
will help to dry the chicks and the incubator. If
removing the plug does not reduce the humidity
enough, it may be necessary to prop up the
top slightly, to facilitate drying. If so, be sure
to maintain proper temperature. Alternately,
the top may be removed quickly, and moisture
wiped from the windows to aid drying. Replace
the plug after chicks are removed.

So I don't know. I thought everyone was saying to only leave it in at high elevations. But maybe I'm confused.

Yes, sorry to confuse this. I figured it out and it is in the post above.

You need to do special things above 1000 meters or 3200ft.

 

[Whoops]

@Hangtown Farms

Jason, I checked into altitude for you and found some information on altitude. Your altitude is at the edge of where you need to do different things. Eggs from your place should be ok. Eggs from sea level would need some special care. Sea Level eggs have bigger pores so they will lose more moisture than high altitude eggs. They often need higher humidity.
Quote: http://www.pasreform.com/academy/fr...cubation/25-incubation-at-high-altitudes.html
Wow - this is backwards of what I was thinking. No wonder I only got the one marans to hatch. Poor eggies never had a chance.