emmab Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I've read a few things about this, but seem to still be confused. I have pekin bantam eggs in the incubator-are they due to hatch on day 18 or nearer day 20/21. I know you should stop turning a couple of days before so should i stop turning on day 16? Thanks guys x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Day 18 for everything here, bantam & LF. I've not had bantams arrive early but a LF Ancona popped out on day 18 last summer. I went to the incubator to take out the dividers and put j-cloth down and it was on it's way out! I was so shocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmab Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Thank you, I'll keep turning then. Should i put j cloth in the bottom of the incubator too? I haven't heard that one before? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I have hatched only two sets of bantam eggs and "Ooops, word censored!"ody made an appearance until day 21 here. Jay cloth can be used as a "hatching mat" as it helps the little ones get grip and can assist with prevention of splayed leg and also the cloth means that some of the mess is captured so the inccy doesn`t get too messy and the cloth can just be binned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmab Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Sounds like a good idea! Especially seeing as it's not my incubator, keeping mess down is a good idea. So much to learn but so so exciting!! Got everything prepared and ready now, keep your fingers crossed for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
