disappointing hatch rate

[Scott Turner]

I recently tried to do a dry incubating hatch in my Genesis incubator and was very disappointed with the results. In fact it was probably the worse hatch rate that I have had all year. I did put some water in the incubator to try and keep the humidity less than 40%. Should I have just not put any water in there at all? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

[usschicago1]

Im sorry

I usually do 40% humidity and so far i haven;t had over 50% hatches this way .... So im not sure how good that is. Did you turn three times a day ect ect?

 

[hinkjc]

Dry incubation does not work for everyone. Take it as a learning experience and go back to factory recommended settings. That's what I did and typically all eggs I put in the hatcher, end up hatching.

 

[kathyinmo]

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What do you mean by dry incubation? I don't understand this sentence: I did put some water in the incubator to try and keep the humidity less than 40%. What was the humidity level throughout your incubation and what was it for hatching?

 

[usschicago1]

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What do you mean by dry incubation? I don't understand this sentence: I did put some water in the incubator to try and keep the humidity less than 40%. What was the humidity level throughout your incubation and what was it for hatching?

dry incubation is incubation with lower than normal humidity. So he meant he added a little water to keep humidity around 40%

 

[kathyinmo]

I know what dry incubation is. I am asking the OP what he used for humidity during his incubation and hatching.