Why do we take the eggs out of the turner on day 18?

[Barnyard]

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I normally do this......but these eggs came out from under a broody that is in the pen with 6 other girls and they all lay in the same nest. I have no idea how long she was sitting and they are all at different stages of developement..

 

[Barnyard]

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I didn't figure the fall would hurt them. There is enough room inbetween my tray and turner that they should not get crushed. It is a homemade cabinet incubator.