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[MountainChickenMama]

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I prefer around 35-40 but I think you will be fine. Just watch the air cells as time goes on.

What should I be looking for in the air cell as time goes on and how do I fix the air cell problem if it becomes one?

 

[ChickyChickyBaby]

I should learn to not assume.

I never remove my red plugs unless humidity or temps need lowering. I do most of that by sight or feel. But that is me.

I am no help. I have even been known to remove windows when I thought it was too hot/humid ..... I live in the south so its a dry heat in the house in winter and a humid heat in summer

It should be fine to stay at that level for a day or two this early in incubation. Probably won't need more water until a few days.

Here is a link - it is a lot like I incubate - and a lot of new people swear by CC's cheat sheet

https://www.backyardchickens.com/we...et&PHPSESSID=6a9ef75252d048761e502795e39964f4

 

[MountainChickenMama]

Well, I woke up this morning and the temp has been rock steady, but not my humidity is down to 25% from 42%, is this gonna kill the eggs??????????

 

[Batty about Banties]

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I have been having trouble with my temp but after reading this cheat sheet I have realized that I have nothing to worry about!!! I am going to do more research before worrying! Great link!

 

[rarely bored]

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No, they are fine. I've had mine down to 18% with no problems, however, it probably would not be wise to allow the humidity to stay below 20% for a long time. Twenty five percent is fine, and if you are dry incubating, a good thing.

Relax. Take a deep breath. Read the posted cheat sheet, and call the first hatch a major learning experience, no matter what happens you will be better prepared for the next hatch. Best wishes!

 

[MountainChickenMama]

This is my 2nd hatch, LOL...the cheat sheet is for dry incubation, and I truly don't know what I am doing....Please tell me

1) Add water or no?
2) Drain water or no?

Yes I am a little nervous, was less nervous the first one, but this time I have more eggs....