hatching and incubating in humid climates

[FruitfulFaith]

I'm in alaska and where I live is considered rainforest. I'm seeing that most species need at least 50% humidity at various stages to aid in hatching. Well, today is fairly average weather for our area and my weather app says we are at 77% humidity. In a week or so when the temp gets up to 70degrees , which is super high for us, the humidity still only goes as low as about 54%. Should I even worry about controlling humidity other than checking that it is higher during hatching?

 

[wolfandfinch]

I live in Vancouver, so I'm interested in the response. Given that the incubator has a heater in it though I would think that external humidity is relevant but internal humidity will change based on the amount of eggs, size of bator etc. and need to be monitored. I don't have a hygrometer and am just following my bator's instructions about which trough to fill and when. Not doing great though HAHA

 

[loveourbirds]

I'm in alaska and where I live is considered rainforest. I'm seeing that most species need at least 50% humidity at various stages to aid in hatching. Well, today is fairly average weather for our area and my weather app says we are at 77% humidity. In a week or so when the temp gets up to 70degrees , which is super high for us, the humidity still only goes as low as about 54%. Should I even worry about controlling humidity other than checking that it is higher during hatching?

your incubator will typically be dryer than the outside humidity (in my experience). I live in a deep valley next to a creek bed surrounded by trees. our humidity runs about 55-60% outside. i open the vents on my incubator and it holds pretty close to 42%. a lot of this will depend on the incubator your using. have you bought one yet?

 

[loveourbirds]

I live in Vancouver, so I'm interested in the response. Given that the incubator has a heater in it though I would think that external humidity is relevant but internal humidity will change based on the amount of eggs, size of bator etc. and need to be monitored. I don't have a hygrometer and am just following my bator's instructions about which trough to fill and when. Not doing great though HAHA

what type of incubator are you using?

 

[FruitfulFaith]

A Sterilite.
Lol its just a plastic tub. It probably won't be air tight, but now tha t you mention it there may be a slight drop in humidity within the container as opposed to outside of it.

 

[loveourbirds]

ok, im a little lost as i haven't used a "sterlite" incubator LOL

your humidity will probably drop a little, get a good hygrometer. if you can average 50-55% humidity you should do ok on hatching.

if you run an air conditioner, it takes some of the humidity out of your house, you could also go that route if it is to high. but don't put your incubator in front of the ac.

 

[loveourbirds]

the best thing for you to do, is get it set up and let it run 24 hours. at that point your temp and humidity should be stabilized. the humidity will vary a little from day to day but the hen cant keep it perfect either.

i do believe if you get it up and running, you will get a hatch. we just need to determine the best source of humidity for you.