Thanks, Mamasaurus, but this is one of those economy styrofoam models, I need to set the thermostat manually. I'll keep tweaking it & checking the temp overnight, maybe set the eggs in the morning.
This sure gives me even greater respect for my broody hens, who do this job all by instinct...
??? I can't get the incubator to stay at a steady temperature, it keeps fluctuating from 99 - 102. I've been turning the thermostat lever towards "decrease" a little at a time throughout the day, keep checking the temp every half hour or so. Once I saw it at 99.5, then a half hour later it was...
This is only the 2nd time I've used an electric incubator to hatch chicken eggs, I'd appreciate your advice & support.
I've borrowed a Hovabator 1602N from a friend who included a digital thermometer and a humidity gauge. It also has an egg turner. There is a little fan under the lid but it...