Problem: Article: Lay the eggs flat on their sides. Put an “X” on 1 side of each egg and an “O” on the other side. When you turn the eggs in the incubator, you will be able to turn them exactly 180 degrees by following the markings. The eggs need to be turned properly in order for the turkeys to grow. Avoid using colored pencils, pens, or markers. These all contain chemicals that will get through the pores in the shells and harm the turkeys. Arrange the eggs so they all have the same letter facing up. If your incubator has egg holders, place the eggs in the holders with their narrower end facing down. Turn all of the eggs each day to prevent the turkeys from sticking to the shells. Pick the egg up, flip it onto its other side, then put it back down in the incubator. Use the letter markings as a guide while moving the eggs.  Turning the eggs prevents the turkeys from sticking to the shells. If you don’t turn the eggs, they likely won’t hatch. Turn the eggs more frequently to increase the chances of hatching healthy turkeys. This is a time-consuming process, so invest in an incubator with automatic turning if you hatch a lot of eggs. This is called candling, and it allows you to identify the fertile eggs. As you turn an egg, bring the flashlight close to its shell. You will be able to see the turkey embryo, which looks like a dark, veiny blob in the larger end of the egg. If you can’t see distinct veins, the egg is most likely not viable and can be discarded.  Bad eggs often have black or red rings inside of them. Also, the embryo may look like a small, dark smear against the shell. Some embryos are late-bloomers, so keep the eggs if you’re unsure about their viability. Embryos that aren’t viable stop growing. If the embryo grows but doesn’t have noticeable veins yet, give it a little more time. Make a small adjustment to the incubator’s settings to keep the young turkeys happy. Lower the temperature down to about 99 °F (37 °C). Raise the humidity up to 75%. At these settings, the turkeys will be ready to emerge from their eggs. If you’re using a wet bulb thermometer, it needs to be between 90 and 94 °F (32 and 34 °C) The turkeys will be in hatching position during this time, so don’t move the eggs at all. Watch the eggs for cracks. Puffy little turkeys will come out healthy and dry on the 28th day. When the turkeys hatch, they may roll over the other eggs. Use the pencil marks to reposition the eggs. Keep the brooder warmed up so the turkeys have plenty of heat when they hatch. Sprinkle sawdust over the brooder floor, then put bowls of food and water in. Once you teach the turkeys how to eat and drink, they will be well on their way to growing up strong and healthy.  Newborn turkeys need to be shown their food and water 24 hours after they hatch. Dip their beaks in the bowls, making sure they don’t get food or water in their nostrils. Watch how the turkeys react to warmth. If they huddle together under heat sources, the brooder is too cold. If they huddle together away from heat sources, the brooder is too hot.
Summary: Mark the eggs with a regular pencil to track their turning schedule. Place the eggs gently in the incubator. Turn the eggs at least 3 times a day for 25 days. Shine a flashlight on the eggs after 1 week to test their viability. Turn the heat down and increase the humidity after 25 days. Wait 3 more days without turning the eggs for the turkeys to hatch. Move the newborn turkeys into a brooder.

Problem: Article: Health experts recommend including regular physical activity to support a fit and healthy lifestyle.  Regular exercise has a variety of benefits that can help maintain and improve your overall health. Regular physical activity, especially cardio, has many health-promoting effects including:  improved mood, weight maintenance, improvement in high blood pressure or diabetes, improved sleep habits and decreased risk of overall mortality.  Consider finding a workout buddy to hold you accountable and maybe make your routine a little more fun. If you know your friend is counting on you for that run at 7am, you will be less likely to hit the snooze button and skip your workout. It's typically recommended to do at least 150 minutes of cardio activities each week.  However, for even more health benefits, you can do up to 300 minutes of cardio weekly.  Incorporate regular strength training into exercise regimen one to three days a week. Weight training carries benefits of strengthening muscles, building and maintaining bone density and increases overall metabolism. Include enough exercises to work each muscle group. Some people break it up to upper body one day, lower body another day, and then core muscles on the third day. Another way to support your goal to stay fit and healthy is moving more throughout the day.  Many studies show that the more active you are the better health benefits you'll have.  Baseline or lifestyle activities are things you can do throughout your day to get you moving and more active.  These little activities may add up at the end of the day to a significant amount of calories or active time. Try walking more often, taking the stairs or standing and doing exercises during TV commercials. On the opposite spectrum, try to limit times when you're more sedentary.  Limit "screen" time in front of the TV, computer or sitting while you work. If you're trying to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle, it's important to set up ways to keep yourself on track.  Many times, regular measuring or weighing can help you stay on track long-term. You can also track what you eat, how much you exercise, which exercises you are doing, how much water you are drinking, etc. If you notice any changes in your weight, fitness level or overall health, looking back through your fitness and food journal can help you identify where you may need to make changes.  Use a method that works best for you.  In addition to old fashioned pen and paper journal, numerous free apps can allow you to track both nutrition and fitness online or even from your smartphone. Weigh yourself once a week.  Try to weigh yourself at the same time of day (ideally right when you wake up) and in the same clothes (or naked) so you can get a more accurate trend. Remember that your weight fluctuates throughout the day based on many factors. Take your measurements every month.  Knowing how many inches you've lost will tell you how much body fat you've shed. Sometimes the scale may report a higher number than you look or feel due to adding muscle mass.  Knowing your measurements may provide you with a truer metric. It is important to include some relaxing activities in your daily routine to ensure that you will not get too stressed. Stress causes your body to hold onto cortisol and this can lead to a wide range of health problems, such as anxiety, heart disease, and weight gain. To control your stress levels, try incorporating a relaxation technique into your daily routine, such as:  Meditation Yoga Deep Breathing
Summary:
Exercise regularly. Move more during the day. Track your numbers in a journal or using a fitness app. Manage your stress levels.