Dry hatch?

[wsl1987]

It's very humid where I live so I started 41 eggs at a dry hatch about 5 hours ago with the plugs open in my LG 11300. Humidity was at 40% with no water what so ever. I put my eggs in and now it's at 60% is this too high? If so how do I lower it? All tips and tricks are appreciated greatly!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

It's very humid where I live so I started 41 eggs at a dry hatch about 5 hours ago with the plugs open in my LG 11300. Humidity was at 40% with no water what so ever. I put my eggs in and now it's at 60% is this too high? If so how do I lower it? All tips and tricks are appreciated greatly!

Give it some time to see if it regulates. If it doesn't you can try some rice in a bowl in the bator or unpopped popcorn. I've heard the unpopped pop corn works better to lower humidity, but I haven't had to try yet.

 

[wsl1987]

I checked it again before putting the kids to bed and it was back down to 50% hoping it goes down a little more bc that still seems high.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I checked it again before putting the kids to bed and it was back down to 50% hoping it goes down a little more bc that still seems high.

I agree. I get nervous with anything over 45%.

 

[wsl1987]

This morning it was down to 42% which makes me feel a little more at ease!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

This morning it was down to 42% which makes me feel a little more at ease!

Great!

 

[wsl1987]

What do you usually try to run the first 17 days at?

 

[AmyLynn2374]

What do you usually try to run the first 17 days at?

I prefer 30-35%

 

[wsl1987]

Still holding in the 40-45% range, should I put some rice or something in to soak up some moisture?

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Still holding in the 40-45% range, should I put some rice or something in to soak up some moisture?

I'd let it go and check the air cells at day 7 & 14 to determine if you need it any lower. It'll probably be fine 40-45%