Still air incubator

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I figured, they are notoriously unreliable (unfortunately), but manageable. I've found if you use a small screw and fashion a milk cap to the temperature knob, it makes adjusting the temp MUCH easier, unless you have the digital model. I have both, and my digital is pretty worthless.

There's a great big thread, I think its called LG tips and tricks, something like that. There are lots of tweaks in that thread to make them more stable and reliable.
 
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I had a 6/10 hatch rate. These 6 little guys are spunky and none of them have any leg deformities!! Woohoo!!
Just out of curiosity, is there a way to tell which ones are roos? There are 2 that I've noticed that are bullying the rest, and they both have longer wing feathers that stick out further than the other ones. Just curious..
 
And don't worry, my cat likes to look but she's harmless! (She does this with our mice too)
 
Have you calibrated your thermometer? That should be the first thing. Are you checking the temp throughout the box? You'll find some variation. I'm a temp fanatic, and often have 4 thermometers in my bator (forced air) throughout the hatch. You might wrap the bator in a blanket to see if that helps. Be sure to not block the vents!!
 
How do you increase the humidity in a still air incubator..mine is steady at 40-45% and need to get higher?
 
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Add more surface area for your water. Try sponge, or damp paper towels/washcloth. What is your incubator, and where is the water supply? Does it have channels under the wire mesh, or is it a home made bator? In my home made styrobator (with fan) I've found that turning off the fan increases humidity by a huge amount. I have LOTS of ventilation in my bator, so it's also an option to block some of those holes, but I wouldn't recommend that in a purchased bator. If you are out of options for a horizontal surface to put a sponge, you can always screw one to the wall!
 

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