Operation - WilTec 50033 Operation Manual

7. Poultry eggs: When should I start to turn and at what frequency? When do they not have to
be turned any longer?
The incubator does not have an automatic turning mechanism, thus the eggs need to be turned
by hand. The embryos are very sensitive in the first days, therefore shakes should be avoided. This
also means that the eggs should only be turned from the fourth day onward. The easiest method of as-
sistance is to carefully mark the egg on two opposite areas, to see to which area the egg needs to be
turned to. It is recommended to turn the eggs 5 times a day with a minimum of 90°.
Additionally, the incubator should stay closed within the first three days of breeding, if possible. This
allows for a better climate.
Important: In the last two to three days of breeding process, the eggs must not be turned any
longer. As the chicks are finding a hatching position, the position must not be changed any longer.
Note: Eggs of reptiles must not be turned at all!
8. What should I regard during the last days of the breeding process?
During the last two to three days before hatching, the poultry eggs must not only not be turned any
more, but also the entire incubator needs to stay closed. The humid, warm atmosphere needs to stay
consistent during the last breeding days, to soften the egg's membrane and enable the hatching pro -
cess.
Note: Most chicks do not cope with a complete collapse of the climate.
9. Poultry eggs: What happens after hatching?
Congratulations, your chicks have hatched! Have a little patience, as the freshly hatched chicks should
stay in the incubator for approx. 24 hours longer to be able to recover and dry off.
Important: Remove the water container. Otherwise, the humidity is too high for the chicks and there is
the danger of the chicks drowning. Although, the breeding chicks still need the humidity to hatch. This
means you need to develop a feeling to choose the best option for both.
If chicks that are still in the hatching process start pecking the egg from the inside, but have difficulties
getting through the eggshell, you can provide a starting aid by carefully opening the eggshell a little bit.
It is important to be cautious, not to provide this aid too soon. Often a wrong humidity can be the
reason as the egg membrane can dry and get stuck to the chick before it can get out of the egg. Thus
the chick cannot turn any longer and hatch out of the egg.
Note: There has to be a sufficient fresh air flow as the young animals can otherwise suffocate in the
container closed. If an integrated air hole is available, it will ensure fresh air provision.

Operation

Before the eggs are placed in the incubator, regard the following:
1. Open the packaging and check the content on integrity.
2. Note: The incubator should stay in the styrofoam packaging; on the one hand energy is saved,
on the other hand the eggs are protected from external influences. If there are no holes for the
according connections and switchboards, these need to be added. Carefully use a sharp knife
or small saw.
3. Open the incubator lid and remove all parts included.
4. Check the compliance of the operating current as stated on the device with the mains voltage
used. If it matches, the device can be closed via the lid and the electricity can be switched on.
The device will start heating to the temperature, which is analogously shown on the system
switchboard.
5. Run the incubators for at least 24 hours without any eggs inside and get accustomed to the in-
cubator functions. Make sure that all parameters can be adjusted without a problem and famil -
iarise how to change settings, such as temperature alarm (see paragraph "Display, function
buttons and basic settings").
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