Day 24 BCM and silky hatching help

[ChickenCanoe]

I suggest calibrating your thermometers and hygrometers before next setting. Or at a minimum, get a thermometer that is guaranteed accurate. I can recommend a couple if you wish. In lieu of a hygrometer, you can use a gram scale to track weight loss which is actually more accurate than tracking humidity.

 

[cadeschicks]

For continuos reading on temp and humidity I've been using this bluetooth model. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R586J37/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_QxLLEb2780YTB

It's helpfull in troubleshooting what went wrong when you can get a read out for every minute of the day.

 

[ElisaP]

Absolutely! My incubation has not at all been ideal. I’ve learned a lot along the way. I tried to prepare as much as possible. I’ve been reading all year and had incubator set and running well before eggs. There are so many things I would do differently. Just hoping now that by being responsive, I can help some of these babies survive.

 

[cmom]

What incubator are you using?

 

[ElisaP]

I suggest calibrating your thermometers and hygrometers before next setting. Or at a minimum, get a thermometer that is guaranteed accurate. I can recommend a couple if you wish. In lieu of a hygrometer, you can use a gram scale to track weight loss which is actually more accurate than tracking humidity.

 

[ElisaP]

I recently read about weighing them. Valuable know how, thank you!

 

[ElisaP]

What incubator are you using?

Home made. With what I know now I think I could have good success in it but I’m considering using a purchased one for my next try.

 

[cmom]

I made one out of a styrofoam cooler and it works great. I used two 15 watt light bulbs for heat, a fan to circulate the air and a wafer thermostat. Good luck and have fun...