To Next PageTo Next PageWhat to do if no chicks hatch using Brinsea Mini Eco?
If no chicks are hatching with your Brinsea Accessories, several factors could be at play. It could be due to infertility, infection, drastically incorrect incubation settings, or ill health of the parent birds. Check the egg viability, disinfect the incubator, and double-check your incubator settings and procedures, especially the temperature.
Why do chicks hatch late using Brinsea Mini Eco Accessories?
If chicks are hatching later than expected when using Brinsea Accessories, it's likely that the incubation temperature is too low. To resolve this, try raising the incubation temperature slightly by 0.5°C (1°F).
Why am I getting generally poor results with my Brinsea Mini Eco Accessories?
If you're experiencing generally poor results with your Brinsea Accessories, it could stem from a few factors. First, review your incubation settings to ensure they are correct. Second, consider the health of your parent birds. Improving their health can positively impact your results. Also, analyze egg weight loss to confirm humidity is at the correct level, and verify that the egg turning mechanism is functioning correctly.
Why do chicks hatch early with deformities using Brinsea Mini Eco Accessories?
If your chicks are hatching earlier than expected and showing deformities when using Brinsea Accessories, the incubation temperature is likely too high. A slight reduction of about 0.5°C (1°F) should help correct this issue.
What to do if I see late stage ‘death in shell’ using Brinsea Mini Eco?
If you observe late-stage 'death in shell' with your Brinsea Accessories, the humidity is likely too high. Consider reducing average humidity levels to address this issue.
Why are hatch dates widely spread with Brinsea Mini Eco?
Widely spread hatch dates when using Brinsea Accessories can be attributed to different rates of development, which may stem from varying egg storage times or fluctuations in incubation temperature. To mitigate this, limit egg storage times and check for any incubation temperature variation caused by sunlight or large room temperature changes.
General| Temperature Control | Manual |
|---|---|
| Type | Egg Incubator |
| Material | Plastic |
| Capacity | 7 hen eggs (or similar sized eggs) |
| Power Source | Mains electricity |
| Humidity Control | Manual |
Place incubator in a draft-free room with stable temperature (20-25°C) and good ventilation.
Only use the power supply unit supplied with the product to avoid hazards.
Incubator is factory set for most species (37.4-37.6°C); check and adjust as needed.
Use a small screwdriver to adjust screw on rear housing; turn clockwise to increase.
Make small adjustments (1/4 turn ≈ 2°C) and allow time for stabilization.
Embryos tolerate short drops but high temperatures can seriously harm hatch rates.
Ensure water is above divider for last two days; high humidity prevents membrane drying.
Ensure high humidity and full water pots during hatching.
Disconnect power and keep electrical parts dry; do not immerse the incubator top.
Wash parts in liquid below 50°C; never use a dishwasher.
Check power supply engagement in socket and lead connection.
Record incubation data and candle eggs to analyze poor hatching results.
Guides on diagnosing issues like 'No chicks hatch' or 'Late stage death in shell'.
