The experiment begins! How many eggs can you save from a single hen.

[Delmar]

Gave the eggs a final turn. Lockdown starts today.

 

[MobyQuail]

good luck buddy.

 

[Delmar]

Day 21 and no sounds coming from the bator yet. I did have some temperature issues again this time so we will see.

 

[MobyQuail]

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what kind of temp issues and when? low or high? max. min?

I have an LG, its in the closet and stays within a range. I do see temp bumps, early on and when I remove the turner. I now almost think the first bump is from when they actually start to "cook" and develop. imho.

be wondering right along with ya today, good luck.

 

[1muttsfan]

Yes please keep us posted

 

[Delmar]

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what kind of temp issues and when? low or high? max. min?

Hi and low. I got home from work one day and it had been 105 but I don't know for how long and it has gotten as low as 94, but I don't think for too long. I'm building a new bator after this hatch and I won't start again until I have done extensive testing on keeping a level temp.

Truth is it wouldn't surprise me if the hatch went either way.

 

[Delmar]

It's day 22 and we finally got started. 2 of them hatched this evening and we have 4 more pips.

 

[1muttsfan]

 

[Delmar]

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Got number three mostly out, with an egg shell stuck to his backside!

 

[Delmar]

I just got off work and the count is now 9 of 15 with at least 2 more pipped and ready to roll. Since I was advised, early in the thread that eggs can be saved for up to a week, I am ready to call this experiment a success.

I also have a bit a a surprise to add to the mix. The day before I set this hatch Mrs Delmar came home with a duck egg to throw in the bator. Then two days after I set the eggs I got another blue egg from my EE which I decided to throw in since the bator was going to have to run longer to accommodate the duck egg.