Who is incubating today?

[nanasbitties]

I just started a batch of 11 Plymouth Rocks and 13 Black Australorps hope to be seeking advice since this is my first time I have been to all the Web sites and they all vary on temp.and humidity...I started the incubator 24 hours early and filled the first reservoir up when I set the eggs anyone have any advice?

 

[ClickerChick]

Turn eggs anywhere from once every 12 hours to once an hour, unless you have an auto turner.
Temp: about 100 F, usually between 97 and 102.
Humidity: 50 - 60%. 3 days before the hatch, stop turning the eggs and raise the humidity to 60 - 75%. This is known as 'Lockdown'.

However, I have hatched many eggs by just putting the temp at about 100 F and putting a little water in there for humidity (I wouldn't suggest it if the eggs are important).

Good luck on your hatch!

 

[nanasbitties]

thanks so much will let you know I am going to candle them on tuesday or wednesday

 

[nanasbitties]

I am also looking for some BCM prefer day old chicks...anyone know anyone?

 

[ClickerChick]

Whats bcm?

 

[nanasbitties]

Black Copper Marans...

 

[nanasbitties]

Tomorrow will be day 18 I have candled them and 75% look good so cross your fingers and will post again on Monday day 21 anyone have any advice?

 

[Atlchick]

I am....a 'bator full of turkey and peafowl eggs. Staggered hatches.

 

[gabrielle1976]

Chucker and pheasnt eggs . Though its thought that the pheasnt eggs are not fertle

 

[nanasbitties]

Well started out with 24 and have only hatched 9- 4 Black Australorps and 5 White Plymouth Rocks have 7 that are absolutely no good I even candled them still have 8- I am hoping something will happen tomorrow will be the 23rd day.....any suggestions besides dont buy eggs off ebay anymore....LOL