REMEMBER TO PLACE THE EGGS WITH THEIR SHARP END
POINTING DOWNWARDS IN THE TRAY AS SHOWN BELOW
Eggs must be in the egg trays for the first 18 days before transferring
them to the hatching baskets.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
When packing eggs spread them evenly throughout the trays. Don’t
place all the eggs in the front or the back of the egg racks. If you pack
all the eggs in the front of the incubator the eggs turner will not turn
–
this is an automatic safety feature to prevent turner motor from
unnecessary strain.
To avoid temperature shock to the embryo and consequent condensation on the shell, eggs
should be removed from the egg room and pre-warmed before setting. Ideally, eggs should be
pre-warmed in a room at around 75-80 °F (24-27 °C) so that all can achieve the desired
temperature.
Effective air circulation and correct room temperature are essential to achieve the necessary
even pre-warming of eggs. Uneven pre-warming increases variation in hatch time - precisely
the opposite of the desired effect of pre-warming. Even with good air circulation, it will take 8
hours for eggs to reach 78 °F (25°C), irrespective of their initial temperature. With poor air
circulation, it may take twice as long.
So, the recommendation is to:
• Provide good air circulation around the eggs.
• Allow 6 to 12 hours for pre-warming.
Automatic Egg Turning:
Sharp end of the egg must point
downwards in the tray