What kind of bator are you using? If it's a Little Giant, then the reading is wrong. That's what I use and I called the manufacturer and they told me that theirs won't be accurate. Are you using a separate hygrometer or strictly going by what the bator reading says? Lots of people have trouble...
I need to find an answer for this also. A few of mine come out the same way. It's not all of them and my humidity is good, so I'm confused as well.
How are you cleaning it off the chicks? I just normally GENTLY brush them with a soft toothbrush a little each day until the gunk comes off. I...