to leave on turner or not

[ginnboy]

Should I leave my eggs in the turner to hatch and just unplug it or take them out and remove turner and lay them flat on wire to hatch. Thanks

 

[Edwards' East of Eden]

I don't have a turner, but I'm having really good results with hatching the eggs big-end-up in styrofoam egg cartons with the lids cut off and a drainage hole in the bottom of each egg cup. The eggs aren't rolling around into each other, the pips are staying upright so I can see zipping progress, and it's all staying pretty neat.

If I did have a turner, I'd not want to use it for hatching just so I wouldn't have to clean it afterwards of any goop. I can always toss these styrofoam cartons rather than wash them.

 

[builderone]

I use a turner. I take it out for lock down.
Chad

 

[Bantam Chase]

take it out. The chicks will make a mess on it, and they may get tangled in the slots and trays. Either lay them on their sides or use a carton

 

[ginnboy]

Thanks ill take it out. I would hate to lose a chick or two just by not taking it out