Guinea and chicken incubated together

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I started a batch in the incubator of mixed guinea and chicken eggs at the same time. Both show great signs of growth. What should I do when the humidity increases for the chickens to hatch though? The guinea ones need longer. Any suggestions?
 
I do staggered hatches frequently, but use a second incubator as a hatcher (moving the eggs into it for lockdown).

If getting a hatcher isn't an option, this thread may be helpful. It has suggested approaches from other BYCers. Best of luck!

ETA: here's another germane thread - see @Ridgerunner's post.
 
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IMO, in nature, humidity varies a lot. In an arid climate or during a thunderstorm and the hen can't control that but by sitting on the eggs the swings are moderated a bit.
As long as weight loss has been proper for the guinea eggs, they shouldn't be negatively affected by two or three days of high humidity.
 

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