How does an egg turner work? Doesn't it just rock back n forth?

[kathyinmo]

How does the egg turner work? It looks to me like it just rocks back and forth. Is the egg suppose to turn over? Bear with me, I am new at this. It is probably a dumb question. Kthy

 

[Mahonri]

It keeps the embryo from sticking to the membrane one spot, thus keeping it from being able to move when it comes time to pip and zip.

Rocking back and forth is fine.... and it works.

 

[kathyinmo]

So, I put the egg in with the small side down, and it stays small side down the whole time? Sorry if I sound stupid. Kathy

 

[Mahonri]

Yup, poiny end down... and NO, you DON'T sound stupid.

I learn something new on here EVERYDAY. I love it... that's why I spend time here... and then I try and spread the knowledge.

 

[Califowlday]

I turn my eggs 2 times a day even while in the egg turner because the turner doesn't turn them all the way around.
-Jaxy

 

[kathyinmo]

jaxy .... that is what I am asking, Is it important to turn them, or just rocking them back and forth is sufficient?

 

[Califowlday]

technically you can use just the turner, But I have read that your hatch rate goes up if you turn them once or twice a day while using the egg turner and I agree with it.
-Jaxy

 

[isadream]

How do you turn them if they are in an egg turner?

 

[kathyinmo]

isadream
Today 5:31 pm How do you turn them if they are in an egg turner?

I was wondering the same thing.
Please tell me if I have this correct....
You put the eggs in with the small end (pointed) down, and what the egg turner does is just rock them back and forth.
Is it still necessary to "turn," them someway?

Sorry for the ignorance here, I just don't think I understand it yet.

Kathy​

 

[incubator man]

Yes , it rocks back and forth , thats all you need. but some people say if you twist the egg 90 degrees once or twice a week plus let it rock, you will have even better hatching results. just twist it to the right 90 degrees then let it rock , twist and rock,, thanks