Can there be too much humidity during lockdown?

[Revelle]

I couldn't get humidity past 55% so I added two washcloths with water, and now it's 75%. Is this too much humidity for lockdown?


And, what happens if there's too much humidity during this time? I know during days 1-17, the aircell won't be able to enlarge enough, but unsure about days 18-21.

Thank you~!

 

[tnchickenut]

75% is perfect for lockdown.

It is supposed ot go up to 75-80 from day 18-21... when the first chick hatches you need to reduce the humidity again.... if you use a styrofoam incubator... there should be "plugs" in the lid you pull out at that time.

 

[Lyz]

i dont monitor my humidity...i fill the wells on day 18 and lockdown...if it gets steamy i pull a vent plug...we have a 92% hatch rate on average...we did have 98 last fall....here is a link that may help you out also.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=113681

 

[Revelle]

Thank you tnchickenut and Lyz.

I read through that thread before, but re-read and found the answer. Thanks.