candled the eggs today. viability looks good. higher than the Chinesium Special, but custom cabinet build set is 7 days behind Chinesium. nonetheless, it is promising for sure.

I also made a brooder tray. they're short, and small: 16×16×4.5" so it won't be a long term brooder. perhaps 4 days to a week, depending on species and hatch rate. I will make one brooder tray for each egg turner tray. 4 in total. this allows for a removable cleaning and humidity tray.

very pleased, even a bit surprised. I shouldn't count the eggs before they hatch...