Dry incubation

[Punkybrewster]

I bought a small reptile thermo/ hygro at pet smart and velcro attached it inside but rarely use it. Im in the south and its humid here. I dont have to add water until lockdown.

Just take the dried chicks and shell out quickly. No problem.

 

[Chicken12367]

I had not thought about the space issue. I've never hatched at all so I have a lot to learn.
I've read so many articles and posts lately that stress how important humidity is. I was under the impression that you weren't supposed to open the incubator after day 18 until all eggs hatched. Are you able to do so because of elevated humidity in your area or because of the humidity in the incubator?

I’ve done 3 hatches in the

I had not thought about the space issue. I've never hatched at all so I have a lot to learn.
I've read so many articles and posts lately that stress how important humidity is. I was under the impression that you weren't supposed to open the incubator after day 18 until all eggs hatched. Are you able to do so because of elevated humidity in your area or because of the humidity in the incubator?

I’ve done 3 hatches in the brinsea mini and I’ve always removed chicks as they hatched. Because of its small size I find that it climbs back up to humidity very quickly. As long as you quickly lift it, don’t turn it upside down, pull out the chicks and shells and place the lid back you will be fine. I find that having a higher humidity in lockdown does help because you don’t lose as much humidity when lifting the lid to remove the chicks.

 

[janiedoe]

@Chicken12367 thank you so much for your help!
The Mini Advanced sounds like the right incubator for a beginner (me)!