[mohs.ayaz]

I have finally ordered the automatic incubator lets hope i set it up right.. Woohoo

[ANHBUC]

Don't forget we need loads of lovely chick photos when they are hatched.   

[mohs.ayaz]

Will defo post them up

[mohs.ayaz]

The temperature is at 37.5 but sometimes it looks like its on 37.4 maybe im looking from different angle. Should i turn it up slightly?

[splash101]

The temp for hens eggs according to Brinsea instructions is 37.4 – 37.6°C so i wouldnt worry too much.

You have to remember that if you were hatching under a broody hen, the temp would also fluctuate from when she gets off to eat drink and poop. Sometimes the hen is off the nest for some time.

[mohs.ayaz]

Thats good point splash101, i topped the water up earlier today and lifted the lid up eggs werent very warm its been on 37.5 mayb its just me lol. These autoturn i dont get when the machine is turned the whole thing turns everything is in same place so how do eggs get the heat from all the way around?

[splash101]

If your incubator is like mine (also Brinsea) there is a fan that circulates the warm air around the eggs.

[mohs.ayaz]

Mine is brinsea eco 20 automatic. If the fan does that then whats the point of auto turn cradle lol

[ANHBUC]

I think the turning is to stop the embryo from sticking to the shell, but don't quote me on that!      

[spottymint]

The fan circulates the warm air only.

Bird eggs need turning to prevent the embryo sticking to the shell & dying (hence auto turn cradle) it rolls the eggs so they move & in turn the embryo in the egg moves about preventing it sticking.

Bird eggs must be turned at least 3 times a day, like the mother would do.

Reptile eggs are the opposite, they (with the odd exception) receive no parental care & must not be turned.

[mohs.ayaz]

Thanks for the replies people. Im thinking of candling them tonight. Its been 5 days now or should i wait another few days? And will they be ok with out the lid on them till i candle them all i think im orite arnt i. :-)

I hope they hatch

[splash101]

They'll be fine with the lid off when you are candling them.

You can candle them at 5 days but i think you may get better results at day 7-8

[mohs.ayaz]

I think im gona candle 1 of them tonite to see.. Cant wait lol rest i'll wait till day 7

[splash101]

lol 3 weeks seems like forever when your hatching eggs 

[mohs.ayaz]

I agree 200% they do lol. I sold the adults so im hoping these will hatch :-)