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AB16 GB Issue 02
7 EGGS
SETTING THE DAY COUNTDOWN
The day countdown may be set to the correct
number of days for the particular species of egg
being incubated. If the turning system is in
automatic mode (see page 15) the eggs will stop
being turned 2 days before the eggs are due to
hatch. Note that if the eggs have already been
incubated by the parent bird the number of days
should be reduced accordingly.
1.
Press the - and + buttons
simultaneously to unlock the
Main Menu.
2.
Press + to scroll to the DAY
countdown option
3.
Press OK to select the day
countdown
screen
and
adjust as necessary using the
+ and – buttons e.g. hens 21,
ducks 28.
4.
Press OK to return to the
Main Menu and then scroll
down to SAVE. Press OK to
save the changes.
EGG SETTING AND 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.
Before setting eggs ensure that the incubator has been running for several hours and has stabilised at the correct temperature.
The Mini II Advance is designed to accommodate eggs of different sizes from pheasant to duck eggs in the “standard” egg disc or smaller
eggs using the alternative “small” egg disc (supplied separately).
Set the eggs in the pockets of the egg discs provided. The eggs need to be set lying flat and most eggs favour being set with their pointed
ends facing inwards towards the middle of the egg disc. Some experimentation may be required to check which direction gives the most
even turning. Very small eggs typically favour being set with their points towards the centre, especially when using the Small Egg Disc for
12 eggs.
Eggs should rest so that their pointed end is down most of the time. This will happen more naturally as the air space gets larger during
incubation. If a particular egg is tending to rest point upwards turn it round to face the other way in the pocket on the egg disc.
Ensure the eggs are clean around their middle as large pieces of dirt may prevent them turning correctly.
Switch the turning system on (see page 15).
The turning system will alternately roll the eggs left and right. A revolving line symbol “/”
should be shown in the corner of the display.
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
2 days or so and temperature daily. Candle the eggs after 1/3rd of the incubation period has elapsed to reject clear, infertile eggs.
Remember to stop the turning 2 days before the eggs are due to hatch. Turning will stop automatically if the turning mode is set to auto
and the correct incubation days are set.
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