4th Annual BYC NYD Hatch-a-long

[champer]

Now I have gone through the first 8 pages again, and I can not seem to find the answer...do we have to list the types and numbers of each type of bird on a spreadsheet somewhere? Or was I delusional when I thought I saw that rule?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

I just looked at the rules page and I don't see that requirement. I think if you read it in the thread, it was probably someone expressing how fun it is to see what everyone else is hatching.

ETA; You should state the total number of eggs set.

 

[TMNfarm]

Ok... I'm going to beg some advice off of all of you been-there-done-that folks... That's what I love about this site... So much knowledge!

I set my eggs at noon CST and it is now 7:30PM. My Hovabator had been holding steady for the previous 24 hours at 99.4-100.2. When I put the eggs in, the temp was 99.6 and my humidity was only 26%, so I added some water and put my eggs in... 45 of them. I knew the temp was going to drop when I put my eggs in, and I was reading earlier posts that said don't touch it for 24 hours, but I just got home and went to check, and the temp is only 93.9 after 7 1/2 hours. I know the low temp is less dangerous than too high of a temp, but it will also delay the development of the chicks... Should I attempt to adjust the temp up just a hair, or should I sit on my hands to keep myself from fiddling with it for a full 24 hours??

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

Some of the Sebbies and American Buffs soaking up the sun.


We converted the garden into a goose pen for the winter. You can see several of our raised beds, made out of old road signs that we got from a TXDOT job. Besides being very useful they make excellent decor. ; )

~ Aspen

 

[SilkieSensation]

Ok... I'm going to beg some advice off of all of you been-there-done-that folks... That's what I love about this site... So much knowledge!

I set my eggs at noon CST and it is now 7:30PM. My Hovabator had been holding steady for the previous 24 hours at 99.4-100.2. When I put the eggs in, the temp was 99.6 and my humidity was only 26%, so I added some water and put my eggs in... 45 of them. I knew the temp was going to drop when I put my eggs in, and I was reading earlier posts that said don't touch it for 24 hours, but I just got home and went to check, and the temp is only 93.9 after 7 1/2 hours. I know the low temp is less dangerous than too high of a temp, but it will also delay the development of the chicks... Should I attempt to adjust the temp up just a hair, or should I sit on my hands to keep myself from fiddling with it for a full 24 hours??

I would bump it up a little. Mine all adjust very quickly, usually within an hour or 2, so I never wait more than 4-5 hours when making adjustments.

 

[janelle18]

need some advice. My incubator was at 20 humidity before i put eggs in with no water, so i added some water to the one inner trough (hova bator) and my humidity went up to 87%! i emptied it of almost all water and it is now at 30%. How do i bring it up to a better level just add very small bits of water?

 

[AlivianAcres]

need some advice. My incubator was at 20 humidity before i put eggs in with no water, so i added some water to the one inner trough (hova bator) and my humidity went up to 87%! i emptied it of almost all water and it is now at 30%. How do i bring it up to a better level just add very small bits of water?

yup...I add it about a tablespoon at a time. I've been keeping mine around 30/35% so you should be fine were u are

 

[chiqita]

need some advice. My incubator was at 20 humidity before i put eggs in with no water, so i added some water to the one inner trough (hova bator) and my humidity went up to 87%! i emptied it of almost all water and it is now at 30%. How do i bring it up to a better level just add very small bits of water?

I use something with a smaller area on top to evaporate if I'm getting too much humidity. I had a small cup I used . When I wanted it higher for hatching i used to put a wet soc in. I never liked the stuff on the bottom for water, too hard to regulate.

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

Some of the ducks out enjoying some sun, after it snowed.



~ Aspen

 

[Coffeemama7]

need some advice. My incubator was at 20 humidity before i put eggs in with no water, so i added some water to the one inner trough (hova bator) and my humidity went up to 87%! i emptied it of almost all water and it is now at 30%. How do i bring it up to a better level just add very small bits of water?

the eggs are part of the humidity, they are "Breathing" moist air, so the jump is not uncommon, so I have been told.

TMN- i would be very careful adjusting, because if you over correct, you'll fry them.

 

[janelle18]

the eggs are part of the humidity, they are "Breathing" moist air, so the jump is not uncommon, so I have been told.

TMN- i would be very careful adjusting, because if you over correct, you'll fry them.

I use something with a smaller area on top to evaporate if I'm getting too much humidity. I had a small cup I used . When I wanted it higher for hatching i used to put a wet soc in. I never liked the stuff on the bottom for water, too hard to regulate.

yup...I add it about a tablespoon at a time. I've been keeping mine around 30/35% so you should be fine were u are

Thanks everyone!! chiqita i agree the bottom is so difficult because it you add too much it is hard to take the water away