Ygerna Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Setting up my incy in the next couple of days to hatch some bantams. I'm not sure if I dreamt it, but, can the temperature of the incubater 'encourage' more girls than boys? I realise that the temperature needs to be within a certain point or two of the expected temp but, if it were on the lower or higher end of the spectrum could it make a difference? Would be very interested to hear your thoughts and experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 It can with reptiles but not chickens Some people have tried to tinker with this on other forums but I dont think any positive results came out of it At the end of the day huge numbers of unwanted male chicks are killed every year so if there was a way of avoiding this and maximising profits I am sure the commercial industries will have exploited this to the full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Ah, perhaps thats where I am getting it from then. Thanks for you reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
