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Perlite Incubation Question.

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OK, I just used the last of my vermiculite. Last week you guys all helped me find the deli cups and shipping boxes at all on one website, Thank You.

Most of you said that vermiculite was not found as easy. I picked up some Perlite at Home Depot, since the local show isn't for another 6 days and I've got girls that won't cross their legs that long. I have not used Perlite before. I was wondering if any one crushes it to make it fine? I do this with the vermiculite as it seems better when it's fine rather than lumpy. Any differences I should know about or any tips?
 
I use Perlite, I do not crush it. most garden shops carry vermiculite but it does seem some of them only have it in the spring / summer I dont know why they all seem to have Perlite. but I guess I would not know since i'm still on my very first bag of Perlite 3 years ago I had sent the wife out to get it and she came home with a monster size bag of Perlite it must have been a 50 lb bag it's not even half gone. it was a good laugh
 
Thanks Albey, I forgot about your site, sorry! Great information. I'm sure it will help me.

Does anyone pre-heat their medium and containers? I have done this since I started as not to put the egg into shock with a room temp medium. I keep enough deli cups with medium in the incubator ready for the clutches that are due. I've never seen this mentioned anywhere.
 
I have my incubation containers in the incubator marked with whos eggs will go in them as they are laid.
 
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