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Early bird is happy to have company. Fifth egg remains in bator. Next batch of eggs are dated, weighed, and waiting for their turn in the NR360. Govee and scale are purchased. Partner said, “This math does not add up. These birds are never gonna pay for themselves [that was my goal, by selling...

The last egg. No vocalization, no movement, no pip, no odor. On Day 28. Showed movement on Day 21 before lockdown. A late quitter or still viable?

Two more this morning and singleton survived its night alone in the brooder. :yesss:

The one that pipped around the same time yesterday around 1/1:30pm EST 6/23 is FINALLY making progress! It’s 1:55pm EST 6/24. Every minute of 24 hours plus some. Wow. And that’s why BYCers tell us newbie SIT ON YOUR HANDS.

I was able to fashion a divider in my brooder box so singleton is safe while sorta having company. Ate, drank, and is trying to get to the big kids. 😢 But newborn seems bright, alert, and active so I’ll keep my fingers crossed. The four remaining eggs are on day 27 (guineas). I was about to...

No progress on the second pip that started yesterday midday. ☹️ Last activity was 9:30pm pushing on the pip. One more eggs has pipped (3/5) but it’s a long and horizontal crack. Thankfully it’s well positioned. I’d really like this guy to have a buddy and get him out of the incubator (hatched...

The first one to arrive! 🥳

Good point! I’m sure the water has fully snaked through the entire reservoir grid. So I’m adding volume, not surface area. I’m in the humid mid Atlantic and it’s been raining. Folks in arid climates must have quite of bit of effort to get humidity up in their NR360s.

I’m in lockdown trying to maintain 70% humidity. every time I add water, the % reading actually drops. This makes it hard to determine how much water to add when I just want to increase the humidity a degree or two (usually before bed and in the morning). During incubation, the humidity reading...

Eggs waiting for the incubator. I’ve circled particularly odd ones. Raised, hard white flecks, consistent peppering of hard brown flecks that feel sandpapery, or lack of consistent coloration.. Toss those? I’ve been storing and discarding based on date and cleanliness.

Ok, I'm learning candle BEFORE I incubate any eggs. Look for cracks, a meat spot, or any other weirdness. Egg shells that feel sandpaper-y, does that mean they are porous and I should toss those? I'll post a photo next to show the variety of coloration on the eggs. I will purchase the Acurite...

Thank you so much, @CluckNDoodle I appreciate you sharing your time and expertise. Answers in purple. Do you have a secondary calibrated thermometer and hygrometer? No, but! Before BYC jumps on me, I know that’s the #1 advice. The manufacturer specifically says NOT to recalibrate. Are you...

Last hatch only 5 viable out of 22. They are on lockdown and I want to learn what I can do to improve the next round. Humidity between 30-40% because I thought I could be more consistent at that range. When I added water before bed, I wouldn’t worry if it popped up to 43% because I knew it...

I REALLY want a second NR360. I will be selling keets. Should I sync two incubators on the same schedule so I have a bunch of keets hatching at the same time or space them two weeks apart? I’m torn between which is easier dealing with customers, having a bunch to sell once a month or a smaller...