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    Newbie incubation question.

    Ok it's my first year breeding and a few of my girls are getting huge and went few ovulation a month back so i have a few questions.

    Firstly how long after ovulation do bp's normally lay?
    Secondly when you introduce the eggs into the media inside the egg box is it not initially to cold for the eggs? Do i need to warm up media before adding the eggs to it?

    Thanks in advance and sorry about the generic "newbie question"

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    Re: Newbie incubation question.

    Hi,

    We normally take the count from the pre-lay shed that happens after ovulation.

    There is still some variation but mine seem to go around 32-35 days after that shed.

    I use a plastic grid on top of the incubation medium ( the so called substrateless method ) rather than bedding them down in it but you shouldn't run into any problems as long as your incubator has been up and running so the temps inside are stable and tested.

    Hope this helps.
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    you should do test runs with the incubator anyway

    and when you get a clutch and dont have substrate prepared, just do it with warm water.
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    Re: Newbie incubation question.

    Firstly how long after ovulation do bp's normally lay?
    45 days is the average. I have had females go 60+ days.

    Secondly when you introduce the eggs into the media inside the egg box is it not initially to cold for the eggs? Do i need to warm up media before adding the eggs to it?
    You can use warm water, personally I don't put my eggs in any substrate
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    Anyone do the no substrate method?

    I use water for my GTP eggs. Does anyone do this for BP eggs? I've heard it works just as well from one or two people.

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    Re: Anyone do the no substrate method?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mickeyblueyes View Post
    I use water for my GTP eggs. Does anyone do this for BP eggs? I've heard it works just as well from one or two people.
    from what i gathered, if you use a grid to keep the eggs above the substrate (or water), then you can use substrate, or very wet substrate, or water. then its all about the humidity of the air. and when the eggs touch the substrate, it shouldnt be too wet or too dry.

    people seem to have success with all kinds of methods. the important thing seems to be correct temperature and humidity. and other things, if you seperate all eggs or keep some together, or what substrate to use, or substrateless, seem to be a matter of personal preference.
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    Re: Anyone do the no substrate method?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mickeyblueyes View Post
    I use water for my GTP eggs. Does anyone do this for BP eggs? I've heard it works just as well from one or two people.
    It does however the problem with using water is that it will slosh around which is an issue.

    You can use water crystals (no sloshing)
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    Re: Newbie incubation question.

    I have my incubator up and running at 89f and I'm using hatch rite as media since I'm only having 2/3 clutches and I didn' t want to take any risks with water/media percentages

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    Re: Newbie incubation question.

    And thanks All for the advice it's given me peace of mind

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    I use hatchrite and still put the grid on top...i'm a little late but i'd also say just get that puppy up n running so that the temp and humidity is already on point before the eggs go in.

    good luck!!!

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