Hi....do you have to turn the eggs in this incubator? thank you
1121573
Yes, you do have to turn your eggs in the incubator. You can buy an egg turner for it that cost around $50.00.
1121574
Yes. You have to manually turn them but there is an automatic egg turner for this you can buy.
1125701
Yes, you can add eggs later. The later ones will obviously hatch later if you have brought the early up to temp when you put them in.
1054296
Yes! You boil the eggs, then run them under cool water until just cooled enough to peel. Then place in mold and finish cooling in the refrigerator. I would guess a hour or two to cool completely. I have a full dozen molds so I can do a whole dozen eggs at once. They keep in the fridge for atleast a few days in the mold. Hope that helps :)
436381
I had the same concern. I just made sure I was efficient at it. I had 42 eggs in mine. After a few times I was able to turn them in 45 seconds lid off to lid on. The temp drops for a few minutes but not enuf, long enuf to matter. I had a low hatch rate but only because I had quite a few eggs that were either unfertilized or died before I put them in the incubator. All the eggs that started growing hatched just fine. Plan to do the same thing this spring. Only thing I'll change is how I collect and store the eggs until I am ready to start.
714105
No. You (typically) soft-boil the egg. I usually place the egg in a pot, fill the pot with water until the egg is fully covered, bring the water to a rolling-boil, and boil for 3-4 minutes. The white should be solid, and the yolk should be runny.
102413
Ramon, In theory, yes. The incubator comes with a '?' setting for birds not preprogrammed in the unit. What this basically means is that you set the number of days for the incubation period. The second issue is size. If the eggs are smaller than a goose egg, then you should be able to fit two in the incubator. I hope this helps.Regards, Pacific Star Corp.
1010272
I am sure you can. The slots are adjustable. I did both chicken and Turkey eggs. My chicken eggs were middle sized and small sized. This incubator works great is is easy to use!
2238259
Yes that's what I hatched last spring. I put 5 in and 3 of them hatched. I love that incubator and my first graders were amazed!
195782
No! But you will need several trays as only 1/3 of an egg will fit in each compartment. Also, I would suggest reducing the expected freshness date.
1594686
this unit does not come with an egg turner. the school specialty, that holds 42 chicken eggs, works well in the genesis. i recommend this incubator and turner highly.
436380
Do not completely remove the top.lift it just enough to get your hand in. You could minimize the gap even more by using a stick to roll the eggs. The actual temperature of the egg will not change as quick as the air around it. Turn them as quickly as possible to minimize the amount of time the cover is raised. When turning them watch the temperature , if you notice a big change close the lid and let the temperature come back up. The automatic egg turner makes the process much easier but you can have successfully hatches without one.
1192974
I attempted goose eggs in my brinsea mini advance. I could barely, barely fit 4 in there. You will have to hand turn them. Plus, once one hatches, you'll need to take it out pretty quickly because they're so huge when they finally get free of the egg. I would definitely do it again.
1085379
I couldn't tell you at this point. I threw that thing away. I'm sure the instruction sheet is online. Good luck if you consider this incubator�
1377907
That's all you have to have. An egg turning thing can save you some effort - but is not necessary. You can turn them by hand.
26015
No you have to unplug it when it whistles.Works very well - eggs are easy to peel.
1626205
This advice is probably a little late for you, but here it is for next time. Here are 2 things to keep in mind. (1) It really is important to run the incubator for 2 to 3 days before setting the fertilized eggs in it. Keep a careful record of the temperature for that time and interact with the temperature setting knob until the incubator keeps the the internal temperature to plus or minus 1 degree of the desired temperature (which is dependent on what species of bird you are trying to hatch). If you are unable to keep the internal temperature within the desired range, and you are keeping the incubator in a draft-free place with an ambient temperature of 60 to 80 degrees F, then there is a good chance that the thermostat of the incubator could be faulty. (2) Try starting the temperature stabilization process with the thermostat knob at the mid-point of the scale. If the temperature just keeps rising and never stabilizes, then your unit almost certainly has a thermostat or other problem. I would then return it the the manufacturer for repair. When I got my incubator, it came with an inexpensive red fluid thermometer. I wanted more accuracy than it could provide, so I purchased 2 additional digital thermometers. They cost about US$15.00 (on Amazon, I think) each and one of them even had a humidity indicator on it. Humidity is as important as temperature when hatching poultry. The picture published of you incubator looks as though yours does not have an internal fan. If yours can be retrofitted with a fan, you would be able to maintain a more even internal temperature in a properly working incubator. I hope this helps you and good hatching!
2010520
No egg piercing is necessary. I rinse the eggs as they recommend, place them in the egg holder (up to 7 eggs) pick the way I'd like my eggs cooked (steamed really)and turn it on. I make my coffee and toast and sit down to a perfectly cooked egg..and my husband and daughter can have theirs just the way they want also. I never thought I'd ever want such an appliance, but this little thing (easy to find a place to keep it) is one of my favorite gadgets. Even a sleepy head can make a great breakfast. You can create egg salad, deviled eggs, poached eggs too. No timing necessary, no guessing, no cracked eggs, no green around the yolks..I could go on and on. I was not prepared to be so impressed with this little cutie, but I'd recommend it to anyone. We use ours a few times a week and once you taste a steamed egg there's no going back.