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    Removing chicks before they are dry in incubator ?

    I'd be careful when trying to put sponges in the incubator. It's not the amount of water that controls the humidity, but the surface area of the water. For instance, a cup of water will put out a certain amount of humidity. Add more water to the cup, and it still puts out the same amount of...
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    Removing chicks before they are dry in incubator ?

    If you look on the plastic (in the USA), somewhere on the plastic or its packaging it will say the recycling number. You can look that up to determine what type of plastic it is. Then you can look the type of plastic up to get a typical melting point for the material. The chicks are at 99.5F...
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    Removing chicks before they are dry in incubator ?

  4. FunClucks

    Removing chicks before they are dry in incubator ?

    The NurtureRight 360 is my incubator of choice - I love it. But yeah, I don't love the one you are borrowing at all. Instead of sponges, you might consider plastic mesh (craft mesh) or shelf liner. Just one large piece covering the entire area where the eggs sit. Use plastic zip ties to tie...
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    Removing chicks before they are dry in incubator ?

    Give us a picture of your setup, including where the chick drowned. We might could help with a temporary solution. I have some ideas for you, but without pics it's hard to know if they might work. Sorry you lost your chick. :( I lost a chick once due to poor brooder setup, and I still feel...
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