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I have african grey eggs, I am trying to incubate them myself but yet I can not find information on what temperature, the humidity and how long the eggs are supposed to be in the incubator. Also, do I have to rotate the eggs. Any information would be very helpful. Thank you.
Hi, Matt. Thanks for posting!
Your incubator should have come with instructions on all of this.
Here is a website to help you out:
http://www.voren.com/94-05-03.htm
Do similar internet searches using the search string: incubating parrot eggs.
The eggs will need to stay in the incubator until the babies hatch out (if they are going to hatch). If you haven't been incubating these eggs up to now properly, they probably won't hatch.
Yes, you need to rotate the eggs 1/2 turn counterclockwise at least every 12 hours.
Chrys
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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems, nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
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Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.
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American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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