First Time Using Incubator- Have Some Questions

[BYCforlife]

I am pretty sure the thermometer is correct. How would I know if it is incorrect? Should I stick another one in there to double check?

Just to make sure, lockdown is when the eggs are close to hatching correct?

Yes, you should. A double "opinion" is always good.

Yes it is.

 

[JonesLaneChickens]

Okay awesome!!! So should I plan on starting the eggs without the humidity gauge for the time being and just add it in later?

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

Okay awesome!!! So should I plan on starting the eggs without the humidity gauge for the time being and just add it in later?

That's what I would do!

 

[JonesLaneChickens]

Great!! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the quick responses!!!

 

[JonesLaneChickens]

Okay, so I got the incubator gauge and put it into the incubator. But now, I am trying to figure out how to decrease the humidity without lowering the temperature too much. Any tips or ideas?

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

If you have added water, remove it. Take out vent plugs.

 

[JonesLaneChickens]

If you have added water, remove it. Take out vent plugs.

Okay I will do that right away then. What would be the best way to remove the water without spilling the eggs out?

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

Okay I will do that right away then. What would be the best way to remove the water without spilling the eggs out?

You're using a Hovabator? I would probably just take the eggs out, dump the water tray and dry it with some paper towels and then put everything back.

 

[JonesLaneChickens]

You're using a Hovabator? I would probably just take the eggs out, dump the water tray and dry it with some paper towels and then put everything back.

Yes that is correct. Now I had added more water yesterday because the humidity dropped to 25%. So now it is at 75%. So how would I increase it without repeating this?

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

Yes that is correct. Now I had added more water yesterday because the humidity dropped to 25%. So now it is at 75%. So how would I increase it without repeating this?

Oh wow, I hope they didn't drown. Don't add any water at all - even if it gets down to 25%. If it gets to 20%, add a very small amount of water. How much did you put in to get it up to 75?