Preparing The Incubator Before Incubating Eggs
Preparing The Incubator For Use
- Prepare the incubator 2-3 days before incubation.
- Before incubating the eggs make sure that the incubator is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
- Place the incubator in a room with a constant temperature and humidity.
- The incubator should be placed on a flat surface.
- Make sure that the incubator is placed away from drafts.
- The incubator should not be placed in direct sunlight.
- Keep the incubator in a different room from older birds.
- Fill the water trough as directed by the incubator’s instructions.
- Always check that the incubator is in working order before adding the eggs.
- If the incubator has an automatic egg turner then check that this is in good working order before incubating the eggs.
- Allow the incubator to warm up and adjust to the correct temperature and humidity before adding the eggs.
Check out the following books about incubating and hatching eggs.
Incubation At Home By Michael RobertsStock Available: 3
Incubation: A Guide To Hatching And Rearing By Katie ThearStock Available: 12
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