Dry hatch in a hova bator

[karint]

I just got a hova bator and so far my hatches have been terrible. Fertility is great and eggs look good going into lockdown. Last hatch I followed the typical 40-50 humidity up to date 18 and then bump up to 60-70. This time I want to try a dry hatch but need some help. Anyone do successful dry hatches in hova bators? If so can I get a step by step please.

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Hello, I've never done a dry hatch in that specific brand of incubator BUT I have done a dry hatch in a Meef incubator. Basically you need a hygrometer and you try to maintain 40-50 ambient humidity (some people prefer lower), for the first 18 days, and during lockdown it should be around 65, using the tiniest bit of water if needed to adjust it.

This thread is really helpful!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/is-dry-hatching-really-a-thing.1653510/page-2#post-28428600

 

[karint]

Hello, I've never done a dry hatch in that specific brand of incubator BUT I have done a dry hatch in a Meef incubator. Basically you need a hygrometer and you try to maintain 40-50 ambient humidity (some people prefer lower), for the first 18 days, and during lockdown it should be around 65, using the tiniest bit of water if needed to adjust it.

This thread is really helpful!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/is-dry-hatching-really-a-thing.1653510/page-2#post-28428600

Thanks.