I am still reading up on incubating, but it's sounds like it was too moist, they can drown in the egg if the humidity is too high. Who knew it was so complicated, but I feel up for the challenge. Sorry you only got one.
The INCUBATING w/FRIENDS thread is packed full of incubation information. Lots of info in the Incubation 101 post, and a whole slew of searchable topics... not to mention the knowledgeable folks who can answer most any inquiry. Just thought I'd throw that in...
Thank you, I do try to go that route, but sometimes my questions go unanswered and I'm made to feel stupid, plus there's so many ideas and opinions it can just muddle up my thoughts and directions. I will keep reading, and tweaking my incubator, I have three weeks, my biggest challenge is deciding which thermometer of my multiple ones to trust, and which temperature to choose, as well as humidity, dryer seems better. I had it all figured out until I added a fan kit, which changed everything.The INCUBATING w/FRIENDS thread is packed full of incubation information. Lots of info in the Incubation 101 post, and a whole slew of searchable topics... not to mention the knowledgeable folks who can answer most any inquiry. Just thought I'd throw that in...
I personally use dry-incubation and only add water during lock down. I live in the south-east though and have plenty of humidity in the air.Thank you, I do try to go that route, but sometimes my questions go unanswered and I'm made to feel stupid, plus there's so many ideas and opinions it can just muddle up my thoughts and directions. I will keep reading, and tweaking my incubator, I have three weeks, my biggest challenge is deciding which thermometer of my multiple ones to trust, and which temperature to choose, as well as humidity, dryer seems better. I had it all figured out until I added a fan kit, which changed everything.
Thank you, I think it's the route I'm going too, my basement has been around 50% humidity so I think it's adequate and I didn't plan on adding any water until lock down, now if I could get the temperature adjusted correctly, it seems to be different all over since adding the fan kit and I'm tempted to remove it, decisions, decisions. Thanks for the advice, I'll take any.
The ones DH set were supposed to hatch on easter but we got one 2 days before. Then after the holiday he went to "man camp". I didn't have the heart to toss the other eggs in the bator but we're well past easter now. I picked up 3 chicks (for company of course) and I'll be darned if today ...
THIS!!!
