Can Duck and Goose eggs Have TOO Much humidity??

[muscovy94]

Can they? Because I am expecting goose and duck eggs in the mail tomorrow and was wondering what my humidity should be. Some people say to like bump it up to 75 percent, but some say to 90 percent? Can someone help me?

what percentage of humidity do you use?

ETA: if they have too much humidity, can they drown in the egg like chicken eggs can?

 

[muscovy94]

anyone??!!? please!!!

 

[Webfoot]

Yes. 65-75% is about right. When you see 90%, what they really mean to say is 90 DEGREES on a wet bulb thermometer (if you use that method to measure humidity). At 90% humidity, they would likely drown in the shell.

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[Webfoot]

Sorry, I should have said that 65-75% is about right at hatching time. 55% is what you should aim for during incubation.

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[cici_p]

think I posted this before, but here is a link to some posts that may help:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=107090&p=6
The link will take you to the last page, but start at the first to get all the info. Should answer all your questions. I have it bookmarked for when I hatch goose eggs.