First time incubating!

[Cwillenburg]

I just got my incubator in the mail today i am wondering how long should i spend on calibrating it before attempting my first hatch? Should i do it for a couple days to make sure the temp/humidity stays steady, or just a couple hours is fine? I'll be checking with a separate thermo/hydrometer as well.

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

I just got my incubator in the mail today i am wondering how long should i spend on calibrating it before attempting my first hatch? Should i do it for a couple days to make sure the temp/humidity stays steady, or just a couple hours is fine? I'll be checking with a separate thermo/hydrometer as well.

I usually heat it up a couple hours before. The longer the better but I wouldn't leave it running for days without eggs.

 

[Cwillenburg]

I usually heat it up a couple hours before. The longer the better but I wouldn't leave it running for days without eggs.

Ok, just want to make sure i do it right thank you!

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

Ok, just want to make sure i do it right thank you!

Of course! The first time is always nerve wracking!

 

[My2butterflies]

I run mine for a day or two before filling. Just so I can be sure the temp isn’t swinging and humidity stays consistent.

Congrats on the incubator! Hatching is so fun!

 

[Cwillenburg]

I just got my incubator in the mail today i am wondering how long should i spend on calibrating it before attempting my first hatch? Should i do it for a couple days to make sure the temp/humidity stays steady, or just a couple hours is fine? I'll be checking with a separate thermo/hydrometer as well.

Ok, so I've gotten it stabilized and it's doing great. I put a hydro/thermometer in as well, but suction cupped to the side. The humidity is reading 1% lower and the temp 4-5 ° lower. Could the difference be because it's attached to the side of the incubator?