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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by coppahed, May 12, 2011.

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  1. May 12, 2011 #1
    coppahed

    coppahed Out Of The Brooder

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    My homemade incubator, cooler w/glass window, stays at 99-100 at all times. Should I mess w/adding a fan? I have read that 101 w/out fan, 99.5 w/fan is ideal. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated.
     
  3. May 12, 2011 #2
    Farmer_Dan

    Farmer_Dan Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I'm am no where near an expert, so take my thoughts lightly.

    I would add a fan, just to be sure that there are no hot spots, to make sure that the temp is even throughout.

    GL
     
  5. May 12, 2011 #3
    ScissorChick

    ScissorChick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Welcome to BYC! [​IMG]

    With all honasty, it wouldn't be a bad idea.

    However, when we first started the whole incubation stuff, we did not have a fan.

    The directions said 99.5F so that's what it was at. My chicks hatched fine, and I had
    an exellent hatch rate. So don't get into a big hurry, but next hatch, I'd look into getting

    one. [​IMG]


    Happy Hatching!
     
    Last edited: May 12, 2011
  7. May 12, 2011 #4
    CCourson05

    CCourson05 Popping like kettle corn...

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    For still air, 101 at the top of the eggs is perfect... If you want to add a fan, go for it... I have had fairly good hatches with no fan too though... [​IMG]
     

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