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  1. lazy gardener

    Operation Dry Hatch

    I have no idea. You might want to address that ? to Sally Sunshine.
  2. lazy gardener

    Operation Dry Hatch

    Who said they can't go on top of the eggs? That's where I put mine!!!
  3. lazy gardener

    Operation Dry Hatch

    Check out this from HE101: TEMPERATURE Never trust the thermometer that comes with the incubator, always check it. The thermometer that came with my incubator was off by 5 degrees. That could mean life or death for your babies. Did you know "The yolk is orange and on its surface is a visible...
  4. lazy gardener

    Operation Dry Hatch

    Don't touch that dial. Wait 24 hours before you adjust, unless, of course it reads too high during the first 24 hours. Does your bator have a fan? If so, you want 99.5, and I'd measure that at the top of the eggs. That being said, I run at 100 with my home made bator with fan, and have very...
  5. lazy gardener

    Operation Dry Hatch

    "Dry hatch" is a mis-nomer. It should be called less humidity hatching. While there may be those who hatch truly without adding ANY water till lock down, I think that most of us aim for himidity around 30 - 40% during the first 18 days. A lot depends on the humidity in your area, the time of...
  6. lazy gardener

    Operation Dry Hatch

    I don't worry in my humidity gets down to 11% in a dry hatch. But, my goal is to keep it between 30 - 40% till lock down. When it gets below or above, I just wait out the curve, and adjust. I use a sponge in a cup of water, and add water to the cup with a syringe or straw through a vent hole...
  7. lazy gardener

    Operation Dry Hatch

    Sorry, can't help you there. I even have 2 thermometers of the same brand that differ by a couple of degrees. Your best bet is to use a medical thermometer (like one you'd put under your tongue) in a cup of 100 degree water. Then take the thermometer you plan to use ( I like a nice big...
  8. lazy gardener

    Operation Dry Hatch

    You can dry hatch with or without a turner. So far as I know, you can dry hatch any kind of chicken eggs. And, no matter what the issue, there will be someone who has a hard time with it. There are so many variables with hatching that can make or break the deal. The important thing is to...
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