First time incubating eggs - need advice on air cells please

[pennyJo1960]

I take all the trays lay paper towels.. Non slip alone is fine it can be washed later

 

[aart]

Will be using a non slip mat under the eggs on the white tray
Was wondering other than putting water in the incubator to make humidity up
is it good also to put in a clean damp face cloth

Do you have a hygrometer in the bator to measure humidity?

 

[lu bantam chickens]

Yes little temp and humidity gauge

 

[pennyJo1960]

Might want to get backup if you have not been told that

 

[lu bantam chickens]

What does the humidity need to be at lockdown time? only got the little gauge

 

[pennyJo1960]

Wait till one peeps then add is the best as aart said okay

 

[aart]

What does the humidity need to be at lockdown time? only got the little gauge

~70% if condensation forms on the lid, it's too high.
It's so that once they pip the membranes don't dry out.

Here's some good reading while you wait for those pips:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-beginners-guide-to-incubation.73350/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/incubation-humidity.73386/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/



https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...gs-no-problem.1046313/page-5385#post-16540512

 

[pennyJo1960]

Great reading you sure hit the nail on the head there @aart

 

[lu bantam chickens]

Thanks great when just candling them this morning before tilting and turning one eggs had pipped internally, so did not turn tilt that egg then after a bit heard some cheeping - was so amazing to hear, so now added the non-stick mat down and I added water to the incubator

 

[aart]

Thanks great when just candling them this morning before tilting and turning one eggs had pipped internally, so did not turn tilt that egg then after a bit heard some cheeping - was so amazing to hear, so now added the non-stick mat down and I added water to the incubator

Cool!!
Now hands off!