Quote Originally Posted by rabernet View Post
Stephanie - when she starts to lay coiled with her tail inside her coils instead of outside - it's going to be SOON!

I used Hatchrite my first season - no light grate.

I use straight Perlite now - mixed to the same consistency as Hatchrite - no grate. No problems with either method!

In fact, watch your eggs with the Hatchrite - if they start dimpling noticeably in the first 30 days, add a teaspoon of water to two corners of the egg tub.

You want to be able to feel slight moisture on the pack of your hand when you touch the Hatchrite - you can feel it better on the back of your hand, I've found.
Thank Robin! I've been watching for her tail to be in the middle when she's coiled, but so far she's been keeping it on the outside. I can't wait to find her tail in the middle!