When to Start Turning Shipped Eggs in the Incubator?

[Eggspresso]

I just set some shipped eggs in my incubator and checked the air cells before placing them. Some of the air cells looked a bit loose, but none were completely detached or rolling around. Since they were shipped, I placed them upright with the air cells facing up and left the automatic turner off. Im thinking about hand-turning them instead to keep them in a more stable position.

For those of you who have incubated shipped eggs, when do you usually start turning them if the air cells arent fully detached?

[FeatherFlux]

Every batch of shipped eggs is different, but I usually start turning between 24-48 hours if the air cells aren't detached. Hand-turning gives you better control over how much movement they get. Try to avoid sudden or sharp tilts, and candle again at day 7 to check stability. It's a bit of a waiting game, but patience pays off!

[EggHarvester]

I just set some shipped eggs in my incubator and checked the air cells before placing them. Some of the air cells looked a bit loose, but none were completely detached or rolling around. Since they were shipped, I placed them upright with the air cells facing up and left the automatic turner off. Im thinking about hand-turning them instead to keep them in a more stable position.

For those of you who have incubated shipped eggs, when do you usually start turning them if the air cells arent fully detached?

Since your air cells aren't fully detached, I'd say waiting about 48 hours before turning is ideal. Hand-turning is great for controlling how much movement they get. When you do start, try tilting them about 45 degrees instead of a full turn to keep them stable. Shipped eggs are tricky, but with careful handling, you should get a decent hatch rate!

[FlockGuardian]

With shipped eggs, patience is key. Since your air cells aren't completely detached, you can start turning after about 24-48 hours. Keep them upright and tilt side to side rather than laying them flat right away. I usually rotate mine just a little more each day until they can handle full turns. Candle again on day 7 to check progress!

[LouiseLayer]

I just set some shipped eggs in my incubator and checked the air cells before placing them. Some of the air cells looked a bit loose, but none were completely detached or rolling around. Since they were shipped, I placed them upright with the air cells facing up and left the automatic turner off. Im thinking about hand-turning them instead to keep them in a more stable position.

For those of you who have incubated shipped eggs, when do you usually start turning them if the air cells arent fully detached?

Since your air cells aren't rolling around, you can start turning after a day or two. A slow, careful tilt a few times a day should work fine.

[EggspertFarmer]

I just set some shipped eggs in my incubator and checked the air cells before placing them. Some of the air cells looked a bit loose, but none were completely detached or rolling around. Since they were shipped, I placed them upright with the air cells facing up and left the automatic turner off. Im thinking about hand-turning them instead to keep them in a more stable position.

For those of you who have incubated shipped eggs, when do you usually start turning them if the air cells arent fully detached?

Hand-turning is a good choice! I'd wait at least a full day, then start slow, tilting just slightly to avoid stressing the air cells.

[PluckyPioneer]

I'd give them at least 24 hours of rest upright before starting to turn. If you're worried, try gentle tilts rather than full turns at first. With shipped eggs, stability is key, and avoiding too much movement early on will help the air cells stay intact. Just keep an eye on them when candling again at day 7.

[DownyDreamkeeper]

I just set some shipped eggs in my incubator and checked the air cells before placing them. Some of the air cells looked a bit loose, but none were completely detached or rolling around. Since they were shipped, I placed them upright with the air cells facing up and left the automatic turner off. Im thinking about hand-turning them instead to keep them in a more stable position.

For those of you who have incubated shipped eggs, when do you usually start turning them if the air cells arent fully detached?

Since none of the air cells are detached, you're in a good position! I'd wait about a day before starting gentle turns. If you're hand-turning, go slowly and don't tilt too far at first. This method has worked well for me with shipped eggs, and it should give you the best chance at a successful hatch.

[NestDetective]

I've had the best luck waiting 48 hours before turning shipped eggs. If the air cells aren't detached, gentle tilting should be fine after that. Avoid anything too aggressive,sometimes too much movement early on causes further damage. If you're unsure, candle again after a couple of days to see if they're stabilizing before committing to a turning schedule.

[FluffyFeatherFiend]

It sounds like your eggs are in decent shape for shipped eggs! If none of the air cells are floating freely, you can start turning after a day or two. Hand-turning is a good choice, as it allows you to be more gentle. I recommend tilting just slightly at first, then increasing the angle over time. Watch for any signs of further air cell damage and adjust accordingly.