do I increase humidity on day 19? or wait for first pip?

[Strader]

Do I increase humidity because today is day 19? I only see two eggs wiggling in the egg turners out total of 120 eggs. will it hurt to take humidity now to 70% ? thanks

 

[nicole camp]

I would raise the humidity, but it's your choice. I think a good humidity level means everything to the hatch. The only worry I would have if you didn't is that they would dry out too much and you would have to help the hatch.

 

[Strader]

I just increased humidity to 70%. Thanks for the help. Probably should have increased it yesterday.

 

[nicole camp]

It's okay. Better late than never right. No one wants to kill there chicks. Totally understandable!

 

[Strader]

I only have two wiggling do I turn egg turners off soon? and then move to hatching trays when first on pips?

 

[nicole camp]

Yep, that should work.

 

[Strader]

Thank you appreciate the help. wonder if eggs being on an angle when I turn off egg turners matters?

 

[WalnutHill]

I move mine out of the turner, not just turn it off, when it is time to lockdown. I know that some people hatch eggs in cartons and some on mats/screens. I think that hatching in a turner would likely make a mess that is tough to clean.

The difference in success may be minimal, but I also set my eggs so that the deepest dip in the air cell (when held fat end up) is at the top when the egg is lying on its side.

 

[Strader]

Ok I wasnt sure if i let them sit in turners till one pips, then move them to hatching trays?