Turning Eggs? Is it necessary??

[rescuefirst]

Ok, is it necessary to turn your eggs in the incubator? Is so how often?
What if you didn't turn the eggs?
Is the automatic egg turner - really worth the extra money?

Look forward to your replies.

Thanks!

 

[Chosen Chickens]

Yes, Yes, Yes..... does that answer your questions?\\

If you dont turn the eggs the yolk and embryo will stick to the side of the egg and all will be ruined. If you are hand turning you need to turn it 3 to 5 times a day, I personally think the automatic turner is worth the money, it turns it 6 times a day and I dont have to worry about if I remembered to do it or not

 

[Cindiloohoo]

Yes it is necessary so the babies don't stick to the side of the shell. In natural incubation the mother does this. YES the turner is worth it's weight in gold....almost

You should turn 3-5 times per day, always odd numbered ammount of times because they don't need to settle on the same side every night.

 

[eac04]

YES! ABSOLUTELY!

You need to turn the egg so that the baby chick won't stick to the shell. I've been turning them manually for the last TEN DAYS and it really is a PITA. Next time (if there is a next time) I'll try and fork out the extra $ for the automatic egg turner.

It is recommended that you turn your eggs at least 3 times a day, btw.

 

[Chosen Chickens]

Quote:
lol... could our posts have been more alike?

 

[rescuefirst]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you - for everyone's replies.
Very helpful & informative. Greatly appreciated.