Hacking this 7 egg incubator

[CaliforniaPeeping]

A friend bought me the mini "inteligent" 7 egg incubator. I've got the temperature in the right spot but the humidity is still too high. I had about 20ml of water in its tray then removed half so there is approximately 10ml of water in it now.

I have put in a egg sized "rice sock" to attempt to do something about the humidity but it's been three hours and nothing has changed (this was a suggestion in another thread specific to this incubator).

I was wondering if drilling a tiny hole (or four) near the bottom of the lid might help with this issue or if one small hole near the top would be better.

I have not tried to set the eggs yet but would really like to have them in there before I go to bed tonight.

 

[JaeG]

It's likely the surface area of the water is too large. You may just need to put a very little container, such as a shot glass, in as your initial water well. I have the same problem with mine (but it's great for the hatching stage).

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Humidity is created by the surface area of water and not the depth. You need to reduce the surface area, maybe just try a small sponge in there.

Good luck with your incubating.

 

[CaliforniaPeeping]

That makes complete sense, thank you.

 

[CaliforniaPeeping]

Another quick question.

In this type of incubator can I prop one leg up every few hours and that will be good enough for turning or should I physically move them? This morning I pushed each one backwards a bit and then propped one leg up. They are pointy side down.