Press n seal or not

OK I'm on a smart phone so 8m not doing an official poll but I want to know who all uses press n seal.

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

Never had the need to! :gj:

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Originally Posted by ironpython

OK I'm on a smart phone so 8m not doing an official poll but I want to know who all uses press n seal.

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

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Never used it. Never had any problems.

No holes. Just a small slit to slide the probe wires through. I use rubbermaid tubs that seal pretty well so that's probably why I've never had to do the press-n-seal thing...

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I will be using press-n-seal because the tubs I use have air flow and do not have locking lids. If you have locking lids, you may not need it.

Well darn I hope Im not messing up I used grating with a lot of water do y'all get a slits dimpling at the first week ?

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

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Originally Posted by ironpython

Well darn I hope Im not messing up I used grating with a lot of water do y'all get a slits dimpling at the first week ?

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

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I usually don't get the dimpling until the last couple of weeks of incubation. Have any pics of the eggs?

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Originally Posted by ironpython

Well darn I hope Im not messing up I used grating with a lot of water do y'all get a slits dimpling at the first week ?

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

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I use the same method and my eggs start to dimple the last week of incubation.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

I use the same method and my eggs start to dimple the last week of incubation.

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Its not bad just slight but I just put press n seal on the tub Im Just worried because with so much water I don't want condensation to drip on them and if I tilt it water might get on them

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

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Originally Posted by ironpython

Its not bad just slight but I just put press n seal on the tub Im Just worried because with so much water I don't want condensation to drip on them and if I tilt it water might get on them

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My girl JUST ovulated this morning so I won't be getting eggs for a bit. However, I plan on tilting my egg box just slightly. I am going to be putting one end of the box resting on a thin jewel case (those skinny CD cases) which will allow the water to slide down the press-n-seal and not drip on the eggs.

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Originally Posted by BHReptiles

My girl JUST ovulated this morning so I won't be getting eggs for a bit. However, I plan on tilting my egg box just slightly. I am going to be putting one end of the box resting on a thin jewel case (those skinny CD cases) which will allow the water to slide down the press-n-seal and not drip on the eggs.

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Wouldn't it just be easier to spend 2 bucks on an egg tub that seals without the need for press-n-seal? No need for the press-n-seal, no need to worry about water dripping, no need to worry about tilting the egg boxes. It's stressful enough watching the eggs sitting there for 56 days...why add to that stress?

I see these threads pop up every year and I can't help but wonder why people make it so difficult. Mixing all kinds of substrates, cutting up light diffusers, sealing up egg boxes (and then drilling air holes :confusd:), etc...

Rubbermaid egg box + a little Hatchrite = no worries...:D

Simple 6qt Sterlite non-locking tubs. I have condensation on the sides of all 5 of my tubs. 88.5F and I am seeing 90% humidity inside one unused tub..... kinda hard to believe that number when there is condensation on the sides?? I candle every Sunday and I have seen movement inside all eggs of both my clutches for the last few weeks. Gotta figure they rarely hit 90% in nature or even with maternal incubation, so I think I am good.

No press and seal here.

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I use the same tubs as corey, no press n seal. I have never had problems. Some eggs will dimple a little early on during incubation and some dont dimple at all before they hatch. There is no textbook approach. Post some pics hard to help without seeing what you see.

I use press and seal all the time, the tubs i use don't have clear lids and some don't seal so tight. I also use vermiculite. Lots of ways to get it done and most folks stick to what has worked for them in the past.

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tub, water, light diffuser, press n seal, and lid. 89 degreees. 56 days clutches typically pip on their own. Period. My 2 cents!!!

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And then you have lots of little babies

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Originally Posted by Wapadi

tub, water, light diffuser, press n seal, and lid. 89 degreees. 56 days clutches typically pip on their own. Period. My 2 cents!!!

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Originally Posted by ironpython

Its not bad just slight but I just put press n seal on the tub Im Just worried because with so much water I don't want condensation to drip on them and if I tilt it water might get on them

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

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Just check them every 7-10 days and wipe off any excess water..

[QUOTE=Wapadi;2088474]http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0077.jpg

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0076.jpg

tub, water, light diffuser, press n seal, and lid. 89 degreees. 56 days clutches typically pip on their own. Period. My 2 cents!!!


I also use this method never had a problem, just check it every week or 2, to open it to exchange air and wipe off any excess condensation..

Thankuou for the replies folks I'm just so nervous.

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

I use press and seal.

Don't be so nervous.. chill.... Keep the temps correct and the humidity up. They'll do the rest all on their own :)

I added press n seal and elevated one side slightly and checked temps looks good now I'm gonna pop a cold bud lite and leave them alone and wait for the next two clutches and do them the same and next season I'll be an old hand at this Lol :)

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

I use it, keeps the humidity up. if you have a problem with condensation. it's because of a difference in temps. outside of the tub to the inside of the tub.
your incubator is what controls your temps
your egg boxes is what controls your humidity.
I can check my eggs every day if I wanted to and the eggs would stay inflated. if you're afraid of opening the egg boxes cause you will lose your humidity, then you have a problem.
if you do get condensation on the lid or press n seal. wipe it with a paper towel. the eggs can get wet and be ok. it's being constantly wet what's bad for them. if you don't open the boxes to check on them, then how will you know if you have a problem?

Thanks Don

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

We've only done one clutch so far but everything went fine. Used equal mix of Vermiculite and water. No diffuser just put the eggs in the substrate. We used Press N Seal. Didn't even put the lid back on the tub. We just set it upside down on top so that we could set the T-stat probe on it. Opened the P&S every 4 days for air exchange and then more often towards the end. They pipped on day 56. Our second clutch should be dropping in about a week or so. Just keep everything stable and you should be fine. Good luck

Clutch number two is here and she is pissed this should be interesting trying to get these eggshttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/15/6e6e5ejy.jpg

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

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Originally Posted by ironpython

Clutch number two is here and she is pissed this should be interesting trying to get these eggshttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/15/6e6e5ejy.jpg

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

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you could always use a small towel to put over her. if an egg rolls out, it'll be ok. had many move and they hatched just fine.

She wasn't happy but I got the eggs without being bitten.

1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,

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Originally Posted by sho220

Wouldn't it just be easier to spend 2 bucks on an egg tub that seals without the need for press-n-seal? No need for the press-n-seal, no need to worry about water dripping, no need to worry about tilting the egg boxes. It's stressful enough watching the eggs sitting there for 56 days...why add to that stress?

I see these threads pop up every year and I can't help but wonder why people make it so difficult. Mixing all kinds of substrates, cutting up light diffusers, sealing up egg boxes (and then drilling air holes :confusd:), etc...

Rubbermaid egg box + a little Hatchrite = no worries...:D

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I agree except hatchwrong never goes in my tubs, lol

It seems weird to use press n seal and deal with all that other non-sense when a locking lid tub seals up so nicely.
I do add air holes for ventilation to keep the humidity down in my tubs in my tubs but once I put eggs in the inc I forget they exist until they pip.

I don't think it is necessary unless you have humidity issues.

I kind of went the opposite way and started putting 4-6 small holes in the lids of the last 10 clutches or so.

Don't ever use Press and seal. I lost 2 eggs this year b/c it gets too wet!!!