Two incubator hatches in a row with less than 1/3 success, WHY?

[milakegrl]

Quote:
Read this:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=500329

Based on my 8 years experience hatching with 4 different types of bators.

But I do not claim to be an "expert"

My latest way of hatching process was inspired by commercial hatcheries practices.

Don't you think they (commercials) have a point with 1000"s of $$$$ riding of their hatching ideas?

Most of hatching failures come from:

1) Improper temperatuere (faulty thermometer) or too much temp fluctuation (spikes in styrobators or low quality bators) or both.

2) Inproper humidity during incubating and hatching process.

Needs to be around 50% for incubating and as high as you can get it at hatch time (70% or more)


I was thinking that getting as much information as you can is going to be the best way to get a good, fulfilling experience hatching eggs. It's unfortunate some people feel the need to come in and claim that everyone else's advice is incorrect with so many variables to consider.
Read all that you can and use the most logical information. And go with your gut.

 

[TarHeelBlue]

Quote:
Read this:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=500329

Based on my 8 years experience hatching with 4 different types of bators.

But I do not claim to be an "expert"

My latest way of hatching process was inspired by commercial hatcheries practices.

Don't you think they (commercials) have a point with 1000"s of $$$$ riding of their hatching ideas?

Most of hatching failures come from:

1) Improper temperatuere (faulty thermometer) or too much temp fluctuation (spikes in styrobators or low quality bators) or both.

2) Inproper humidity during incubating and hatching process.

Needs to be around 50% for incubating and as high as you can get it at hatch time (70% or more)


I was thinking that getting as much information as you can is going to be the best way to get a good, fulfilling experience hatching eggs. It's unfortunate some people feel the need to come in and claim that everyone else's advice is incorrect with so many variables to consider.
Read all that you can and use the most logical information. And go with your gut.

I completely agree with you. I get as much info from this forum and try to weed out the best. Everybody is usually soooooo helpful and I appreciate it all. I do think the the Post Office decided to make breakfast and shook your eggs up - ?? but who knows. Good luck on the next one. I too have a Brinsea and love it, but there is always that one that is not "quite right" Have you also checked the temp to see if it is spot on with the digital read out. Hope you do better next time!!!

 

[aprophet]

do exactly the same thing you just did except use local eggs and see if there is any difference if so it is the PO, if not your incubating practices . Much of what Pascopol covered nicely