Forced Air Himidity and Thermometer Location Question

[latebloomer]

Hi there:

Is the recommended humidity the same for forced and still air incubators?

And where should the temperature be measured in a forced air unit?

I know in the still air you should measure at the top of the eggs.

Thanks for your help (especially if you've answered this one before).

 

[texaschickmom]

Great question! I'm using a forced air LG and wondering where to place thermometers.

 

[latebloomer]

welcome aboard

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

Thermometer placement is not a big deal in incubators with a fan but somewhere close to the middle around the eggs is good.

Humidity is about the same with or without a fan.

 

[pharmchickrnmom]

I am a newbie with a used lg with a fan and turner. I put a thermometer on each side under the viewing window on the egg turner. My hydrometer sits above my thermometer on the right side. I have found that the temp on the right side is a little lower than on the left side. I am on day 14 of silkie eggs, first hatch ever. I have 4 eggs and candled them tonight. They are right on target so I must be doing something right! Only 4 more days till lockdown. My temp on the right side is just under 100 and the left just over 100. My humidity runs between 35 and 40 percent.

 

[latebloomer]

should the temperature be 99 for forced air incubators?

 

[texaschickmom]

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99.5 to be exact. I can't seem to stay there, though. I'm also using an LG and my temp has fluctuated a degree to two.

 

[latebloomer]

thank you

i'm about there.

is your lg in a quiet location?
my h-bator is doing a lot better
since i moved it to a room
with little activity

 

[ChickyChickyBaby]

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[texaschickmom]

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Good morning, Latebloomer!
Yes, my bator is in my office in a corner away from windows and seems to be doing well there. I got up this morning though and my temp was a little high and humidity had dropped quite a bit. Seems both of my water channels had dried up in the night. I'm going to have to check those before I go to bed everynight now. Since I've added water it has stabilized. I can't believe I'm only on Day 3. It seems like an eternity!!!