2 sets in the same incubator

[Chickenwala]

I have a Still-air old round incubator that I started a set of eggs in. Well, another auction came and I couldn't resist and got another dozen. My 1st set will hit day 18 on Saturday, so I will need to raise humidity. The 2nd set will be on day 6, I have been using the dry method (just so you know). Do I need to get another hatcher or will they all be fine. Please help.

 

[sweeterdeeter42]

I am doing the same thing with dry incubation as well, and I am getting a separate hatcher because I dont want to chance it. I dont know for sure if there will be a problem, but I also dont know enough to take the chance. I read on here that the hatching eggs can contaminate the second batch. but IDK. We shall see, I suppose. Hopefully someone else will comment.

 

[ScissorChick]

I've done many staggered hatches without 2 incubators successfully.

A second incubator would be mighty helpful, though.

~Scissor