What do I do on Day 18

[New2chickensnky]

Ok guys, I am back , with a new bator and I def. have some chickens ready to hatch as they were moving on day 14 when we did the last candling of them. My question. I see on here a lot of people take them out of the turner on day 18, which is tomorrow for us, is this the right thing to do because I have people here saying they never heard of it and just to turn it off. Which way is the best way? If someone can , please answer me by tomorrow so that I do the right thing, this is further than we have got with hatching and are way too excited about being new parents to these babies.. Thanks to all who give advice ,

 

[lurky]

I think you do stop the turning and be patient. Some hatch early and some make you wait. Good luck. What are you hatching?

 

[Barnyard]

I would take them out of the turner. It gives them more room in the bator.

 

[New2chickensnky]

Thanks to you both..We are hatching RIR and Red Stars.. I think after teh last candling we are down to 36 .. I will keep u all updated... Thanks again..

 

[Eggseronious]

Im on day 18 as of 6:00pm Sunday (6hrs ago) took them out of the turner and candled all 16 were moving. Kinda hard to tell, but Im pleased with air cell growth also. I placed them on cabinet liners that have the holes in them so the humidity can rise through. Also as I placed them back in the incubator I twisted up some toilet paper and placed it around so the wont roll or be rolled around didnt use but just a little. OK then I added water to crank up the humidity.