Day 18 and humidity

[cqranch]

Tomorrow is day 18 for me so no more turning. Is this also the time I need to increase the humidity to around 60%?

 

[ChooksinIowa]

60 to 65% is what my books say. I go about 63%

 

[erin0415]

how do you increase the humidity to such a specific number???

 

[ChooksinIowa]

Well, I have 2 types of incubator. One is the R-Com 20 from Brinsea. It is digital and automated and I just have to dial in the humidity I want and leave it and it will keep it rock steady as long as I keep the water tank filled.

My still-air LG is more difficult. I usually add extra sponges into the bottom to hold more water, and I plug at least one of the 2 air vents, but sometimes that means I have to nudge the temp down slightly (very slightly) because the one less air vent means that the temp goes up a bit. Oh, I also have a digital thermometer/hygrometer in it to show me the temperature and humidity level.

Hope that answers your question.
Claire

 

[erin0415]

Yes. thank you. I dont have a high tech incubator, but I see how I can raise it.