Re: What temp. for maternal incubation?
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Originally Posted by
bman123
I think maternal incubation is cool. It allows you to not buy a incubator or extra T stat. Let nature do it's thing. You only need to control the temp and humidity
Taking financial shortcuts is the WRONG reason to choose maternal incubation, IMHO.
If someone can't divy up the money for an incubator and thermostat, they probably shouldn't be breeding, as they also wouldn't be able to afford the vet bill if their female were to have any issues, like egg binding and need vet care to save her life.
Yes, you need to control temp and humidity, but it's much harder to do with maternal incubation.
I've chosen artificial incubation, because I know that the temps and humidity remain constant, and I can't imagine having my females be off feed for 2 months after they lay. If you've ever seen a female after laying, you'd know what I mean. I'd rather my females start eating and getting good body mass as soon as possible, for their health and well being.
Re: What temp. for maternal incubation?
I'm not saying to not get a incubator. It sounds like their mind is made on maternal incubation. I will use a incubator when I breed, you have a better hatch rate that way and your female will eat sooner.
Some people llike to do things naturally, I'm just saying they are saving money doing it that way thats all.
