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AC25 US Issue 01
EGG STORING
Ensure that you store eggs in cool, damp conditions. Most species may be safely stored for up to 14 days before serious reductions in
hatch rates are likely. Daily turning of stored eggs also helps maintain hatchability.
Discard cracked, mis-shaped and heavily soiled eggs (if possible). Only wash soiled eggs using a branded egg wash solution such as
Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant Concentrate following the manufacturer’s instructions. It is essential to wash eggs in solution which is
significantly warmer than the egg. Bear in mind that all solutions will remove the outer cuticle from the egg as well as the dirt and may
leave the egg at greater risk from bacterial contamination in the future.
EGG SETTING
Before setting eggs ensure that the incubator has been running for several hours and has stabilised at the correct temperature.
The Maxi II Eco is designed to accommodate eggs of different sizes up to duck eggs. Some experimentation may be necessary to
maximise capacity.
Set the eggs at least 2cm in from the edge of the incubator base so that they are clear of the “skirt” of the lid when it is fitted.
Once the eggs have been set the temperature must not be adjusted for 24 hours to allow the eggs to warm. Check the water level every
3 days or so and temperature daily. Candle the eggs after 1/3rd of the incubation period has elapsed to reject clear, infertile eggs.
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EGG TURNING
Mark each egg with a pencil “X” one side and “O”
the other. This ensures that you can see which
eggs you have turned. Turn three times a day
starting on the second day.
Always turn about the pointed end to reduce the
chance of damaging the internal structures of the
egg.
The eggs are set at least 2cm in from
the edge of the incubator base
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