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[Irishgirl]

Never use Teflon coated or infrared bulbs. Both will kill chicks.

 

[welly]

Help
I have a broody Bo sitting on 6 eggs I purchased here.My question is when they hatch do I just let her do her thing or do I take them from her and put them in the bator to dry for 24-30 hrs.Thank you all

 

[GreatWhiteAfro]

Good tips! I'm nee at this, and there's a lot here I haven't read yet! Good stuff!

 

[Volkova]

Has any one had a problem with little giant incubator and the turner causing temp to go from 100degree to 99.3 degree when between turns and will this hurt my hatch.

I experienced the same with my brinsea 20 Eco incubator, but 99.3 is still a perfect temperature. Small temperature changes are natural. The turning does adjust the thermometer readings, but as long as it doesn't go below 93 degrees for an extended period of time, everything should be fine.

 

[Irishgirl]

Help
I have a broody Bo sitting on 6 eggs I purchased here.My question is when they hatch do I just let her do her thing or do I take them from her and put them in the bator to dry for 24-30 hrs.Thank you all

If it's cold where you live and you feel like they would have a better chance at survival if you moved them in, go right ahead.
In fact, it's probably a good idea, 'cause you can check for defects/cull while you're at it.

 

[Irishgirl]

Always pick up any thread or string you see lying around. Thread/string is fascinating to poultry, and can easily be swallowed, which can cause your bird to die. I just lost a chicken to a loose tarp string. Said string got wrapped around his tongue and the food in his gullet, which actually bent his neck back in an S shape. He then went into convulsions and died in my arms. It's definitely worth the trouble of extra clean up to make sure this doesn't happen to you.

 

[welly]

Irishgirl
I actually brought my broody Bo in the basement where it was cold and snowy when I started the hatch so I guess you think where they will be inside just let things play out.

 

[welly]

Irishgirl
I just read your post where you lost a bird from eating string sorry for your loss.

 

[Irishgirl]

Irishgirl
I just read your post where you lost a bird from eating string sorry for your loss.

Thank you for your condolences.

 

[Irishgirl]

GreatWhiteAfro, I love your avy! That's one of my favorite movies!