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    Little Giant Incubation Experiment - Day 21 - Hatch Day!

    Well! I have 6 chicks so far, I guess I didn't ruin them after all with my 97 degree first few days! But after that I had them at 100.5 the whole time (watched it like a hawk). I have one more pip, then we'll see. Not a great hatch rate out of 13, but I'll take it for a first time!! Now.... They...
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    Little Giant Incubation Experiment - Day 21 - Hatch Day!

    I think it has to do with where you put the thermometer (In a still air incubator) on the floor the reading should be at 97, at the top it will be 100.5 That's what I think from their article! MORE CONFUSION
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    Little Giant Incubation Experiment - Day 21 - Hatch Day!

    I wouldn't let me post a link, so here is what I tried to post: When I started my hatch I went by this temperature info posted on Embryology site of University of Illinois : Temperature The Thermometer will always be sitting on the wire floor of the incubator. In a still air incubator, the...
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    Little Giant Incubation Experiment - Day 21 - Hatch Day!

    Ok, this is what really concerns me! When I first set my eggs I went with this info: http://urbanext.illinois.edu/eggs/res19-opincubator.html scroll down and you will see the temp recommendation is 97 degrees for automatic turner. So, I did that. for the first 2,5 days, then I read EVERYWHERE...
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    Little Giant Incubation Experiment - Day 21 - Hatch Day!

    I am using the 9200, my first hatch (French Black Copper Marans and OEs), I am using the dry method as well, but trying to keep it at 20-30% I added a little sponge to add humidity instead of water in the middle groove. My concern (as well as yours) is temp fluctuation, I try to keep it at 99.7...
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