Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Keith WatsonJul 27, 2025
Why no chicks hatch using Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance?
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  Rita SalazarJul 27, 2025
  If no chicks hatch when using Brinsea Accessories, it could be due to several reasons: * Infertility * Infection * Drastically incorrect incubation settings * Poor parent bird health. To resolve this, verify egg viability by checking if similar eggs are hatching naturally. Disinfect the incubator and double-check your incubator settings and procedures, paying special attention to the temperature.
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Henry FosterAug 1, 2025
What to do if chicks hatch earlier than expected with Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance Accessories and have deformities?
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  Emily ColeAug 1, 2025
  If chicks are hatching earlier than expected and show deformities when using Brinsea Accessories, the incubation temperature is likely too high. Slightly reduce the incubation temperature by 0.5°C (1°F).
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Michelle HughesAug 6, 2025
What causes generally poor results using Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance Accessories?
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  Katherine CameronAug 6, 2025
  Generally poor results with Brinsea Accessories can stem from incorrect incubation settings, poor parent bird health, or inadequate egg turning. To address this, improve the health of the parent bird, verify all incubation settings, analyze egg weight loss to confirm correct humidity, and ensure the egg turning mechanism is functioning correctly.
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Dennis PattersonAug 10, 2025
What to do if chicks hatch later than expected using Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance Accessories?
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  Allison BlackAug 11, 2025
  If chicks hatch later than expected when using Brinsea Accessories, the incubation temperature is likely too low. Increase the incubation temperature slightly by 0.5°C (1°F).
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Stacie WolfAug 16, 2025
Why are hatch dates widely spread using Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance Accessories?
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  Lee PetersonAug 16, 2025
  Widely spread hatch dates when using Brinsea Accessories can occur due to different rates of development caused by varying egg storage times or inconsistent incubation temperatures. Limit egg storage times and check for incubation temperature variations, such as sunlight exposure or large room temperature fluctuations.
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nguyenalexAug 21, 2025
What causes late stage ‘death in shell’ using Brinsea Accessories?
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  Casey ReynoldsAug 21, 2025
  Late stage ‘death in shell’ when using Brinsea Accessories is often caused by incorrect humidity levels, most likely too high. Try reducing average humidity levels.

Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance Specifications

General

Type	Egg incubator
Capacity (Chicken)	20 eggs
Capacity (Quail)	48 eggs
Turning Method	Automatic
Weight	3.5 kg
Material	Plastic
Humidity Control	Manual water top-up
Display	Digital