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    No substrate in egg box

    Can someone tell me where I can find out about this?Is it safe?Any info will help.We have a late Gravid BP.
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    Re: No substrate in egg box

    this type of egg box uses a light diffuser grid, with water below the grid, the eggs rest on top of the grid. Hope this helps
    Check out what's available at


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    Re: No substrate in egg box

    Quote Originally Posted by llovelace View Post
    this type of egg box uses a light diffuser grid, with water below the grid, the eggs rest on top of the grid. Hope this helps
    Is there some place on the site that shows step by step how to do this?
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    Re: No substrate in egg box

    Check out what's available at


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    Re: No substrate in egg box

    Thank You for the video!
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    Re: No substrate in egg box

    This is what I do and what has been working for me.

    You will need

    6 quart tub (can be found at walmart, target etc)
    Eggcrate (can be found at lowes or homedepot)
    Vermiculite or perlite (can be found at your local feed store)
    and water

    I put 3 cups of vermiculite in a 6 quart tub, I add 1 and a half cup of water, I mix everything up, I then place a piece of eggcrate (cut to the dimension of my 6 quart tub) on the top of the substrate, place the eggs on the eggcrate and close the lid (I do not use any glad press & seal, I just use the lead)



    Remember to have your incubator up and running at least a week or two before the eggs are laid.
    Deborah Stewart


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    Re: No substrate in egg box

    Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
    This is what I do and what has been working for me.

    You will need

    6 quart tub (can be found at walmart, target etc)
    Eggcrate (can be found at lowes or homedepot)
    Vermiculite or perlite (can be found at your local feed store)
    and water

    I put 3 cups of vermiculite in a 6 quart tub, I add 1 and a half cup of water, I mix everything up, I then place a piece of eggcrate (cut to the dimension of my 6 quart tub) on the top of the substrate, place the eggs on the eggcrate and close the lid (I do not use any glad press & seal, I just use the lead)



    Remember to have your incubator up and running at least a week or two before the eggs are laid.
    Thank You
    Mike.



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