All set up, what do you think?!

[mrsguardian88]

Exactly 100* and 60% humidity. Going to let it stay like that and see how steady it is by morning.

 

[mrsguardian88]

Also, do I absolutely need a wet-bulb thermometer? Or is the set up I have right now okay?

 

[bobbi-j]

I have never used a wet-bulb thermometer. Until last year, I never had a way of measuring humidity. The only reason I did last year was because my new incubator has a thing built right into the lid.

 

[mrsguardian88]

I have never used a wet-bulb thermometer. Until last year, I never had a way of measuring humidity. The only reason I did last year was because my new incubator has a thing built right into the lid. 

That's good to know! Ill just be sure to raise the humidity at least 5% the day of lock down!

 

[mrsguardian88]

Another question! Is it normal when you first set up the eggs in the incubator for the temperature to fall below 95 and then slowly rise? I've turned it up to get it back to 99.5-100 and I'm monitoring it closely, but I was just wondering if this is normal?

 

[bobbi-j]

Yes, and It makes sense when you think about it. The temperature of the eggs is cooler than that of the incubator so they will bring it down some. Plus, you had it open for a bit to put the eggs in. I've noticed that toward the end of incubation, the eggs will put out more heat as they develop so you'll need to keep an eye on things and adjust accordingly.

 

[mrsguardian88]

Yes, and It makes sense when you think about it. The temperature of the eggs is cooler than that of the incubator so they will bring it down some. Plus, you had it open for a bit to put the eggs in. I've noticed that toward the end of incubation, the eggs will put out more heat as they develop so you'll need to keep an eye on things and adjust accordingly.

Great, that eases my mind a bit. I've got the temp a little less than 100* right now, trying to get it set exactly at 99.5 since its a forced air unit. Humidity is steady at 60%, but I want it lower so I've removed a jar of water and just left one ring filled on bottom. Do you think 60% humidity reading is too high for them or is it just right? I've heard so many mixed reviews, I'm second guessing myself.