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How do I keep hatching eggs separate?

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Kitsch6:
We have an old Petersime redwood that has multiple dividers.  But on occasion, we have used onion bags.  I prefer the softer type but the holes are bigger and would not be good for bantams.  I close the bag with a twist tie and take the chicks out as soon as they're dry with no issues. 

Beth C:
I use suet baskets and they work pretty well for most eggs, but you have to be careful with really big eggs, sometimes they won't fit, or you can't close the lid completely. You can fit several in a Havobator with room to fill in additional eggs around them. But I'm going to give the bags a try, too.

John: I custom built a hatching tray with dividers, shaped to fit my Havobator, even used vinyl coated hardware clothe, was so proud of myself, couldn't wait to try it. The first time I used it I raised the lid and they instantly rolled out in all directions - looked like a swarm of ground bees, lol! Back to the drawing board!  ;D

John:

--- Quote ---I raised the lid and they instantly rolled out in all directions
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Here is what I've done on my newest hatch baskets.  I have some pieces of bent welded wire that I slip over these "fenced in" areas. 

Beth C:
I'll have to scale it down, but that's looks like just the ticket! I knew I needed a lid for each compartment but hadn't come up with an easy way to do it. Thanks - I'll let you know how it works out!  :D

Michelle Ogden:
I know it's too late for Maggie's hatch, but I thought this might help someone else:
I found these coated wire baskets at Dollar tree this month. Two fit perfectly in my hovabator with room around them for an additional variety. They are 8"x9.5" and are 4.5" high, which means the chicks can't jump out!

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