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This design makes it easy to keep an eye on which eggs have pipped, or if it It may be important to you to be able to watch the chicks hatch, in which case a clear lid or larger observation window would be ideal.

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I’ve found that the smaller observation windows are prone to fog over with the high humidity required in the last days of hatching. Some incubators have small observation windows on top, while others have a clear plastic lid, or are made entirely of clear plastic.

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Keep in mind that a larger-capacity incubator can still incubate a small number of eggs it doesn’t have to be full to operate. Depending on the number of eggs you want to hatch and the anticipated frequency of hatches, you may want to spend a little less for a smaller incubator, or a little more for a larger capacity and positive feedback on its long-term durability. This design adjusts to a variety of egg sizes, so no additional purchase should be necessary. Some incubators don’t use rails, but rather have the eggs between slats in a box that slides across the floor, turning them as they go. These usually need to be purchased separately. Some automatic turners use rails, so if this is the type of model you’re considering, ensure that there are quail egg rails available. Place the eggs point down in the turner rails. Furthermore, many people put an “x” in pencil on the shells when hand-turning, but this is much harder to see with the natural camouflage of quail eggs. In addition, quail eggshells are extremely thin, and any additional handling risks damage to the egg. Turning by hand is possible, but it requires frequently opening the incubator and disrupting the temperature and humidity levels. I consider an automatic turner a necessity, especially for quail eggs. Reviews may reveal a tendency for the incubator to run too hot or cold, or perhaps become less accurate over multiple hatches. It’s important to read the reviews for the model in question as Many also have a forced air system, which circulates air in the incubator to keep an even temperature Nearly all incubators available to purchase have a built-in thermometer and sometimes a hygrometer (to monitor moisture). While hatching is possible without one or any of these attributes, incubating becomes much more time-intensive and risks a lower hatch rate. In my experience, an incubator needs to have a built-in thermometer, hygrometer, automatic turner, and fan (forced air system).

Finding the Right Incubatorīuying the right incubator is the most crucial part of hatching. Incubation requirements for quail eggs are a little different than those for chickens and other fowl but are easy to accommodate. Despite their diminutive size and tiny cheeps on hatching day, quail chicks are resilient and grow very quickly. Story and photos by Kelly Bohling Hatching and incubating Japanese Coturnix quail eggs can be a delightful experience.

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