theceltichorse
Songster
Yes, I would stop turning & increase humidity on Sunday. There's not an exact moment you have to make the switch. it's all about making it easier for the chicks to hatch. A little worry is normal, but chicks are usually pretty strong. Even if you goof up on a few things, they can still hatch.
I do recommend doing the lockdown stuff at a time when you'll be near the incubator. For me, the temp changes when I add humidity, so I must make some minor adjustments. Doing it right before bed is not very good, b/c you may worry & have to wake yourself up every few hours to check on the temp. (I talk from experience. LOL)
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I plan on starting lockdown late morning/early afternoon (I am home all day as I just took on a daycare child). I have my incubator set up in the corner of my kitchen. So, everytime I am in there I check on it. I have certainly noticed that when I have to increase humidity, temp changes. It is quite a dance, isn't it? Keeping everything stable!
I keep seeing good things about the Brinsea and Hovabators... I'm not to impressed with the Farm Innovator 4250 that I have in regards to the temp/humidity digital gauges.