Hatching coturnix quail problems

[1HobbyMan-Home]

I seem to be having trouble with my quail hatches.
First batch only 2 hatched out of 26. 1 died others drowned.
I think at the time I was having trouble with incubator temp.(used 103F) and 45 humidity but could not keep steady.
Second batch 3 hatched (1 living). Can't figure out what is wrong. Temps steady 103 F, humidity 45/ eggs turned 3 times per day.
Both hatches had chicks well formed in eggs. Last batch had some eggs with yolk still yellow.
Any thoughts????

 

[R2elk]

I seem to be having trouble with my quail hatches.
First batch only 2 hatched out of 26. 1 died others drowned.
I think at the time I was having trouble with incubator temp.(used 103F) and 45 humidity but could not keep steady.
Second batch 3 hatched (1 living). Can't figure out what is wrong. Temps steady 103 F, humidity 45/ eggs turned 3 times per day.
Both hatches had chicks well formed in eggs. Last batch had some eggs with yolk still yellow.
Any thoughts????

First, get a good quality thermometer and check it for accuracy. Do the same thing with a hygrometer. Do not automatically trust the temperature and humidity shown by the incubator. Second, 103°F is too high even for a still air incubator, The temperature recommended for a forced air incubator is 99.5°F and for a still air incubator it is 101.5°F measured at the top of the eggs.

It is important to keep the incubator temperature steady. One way to help keep the temperature steady is by keeping the temperature steady in the room where the incubator is. It is also helpful to keep the humidity in that room steady.

It is also helpful to use your own eggs to hatch rather than shipped eggs.

 

[1HobbyMan-Home]

First, get a good quality thermometer and check it for accuracy. Do the same thing with a hygrometer. Do not automatically trust the temperature and humidity shown by the incubator. Second, 103°F is too high even for a still air incubator, The temperature recommended for a forced air incubator is 99.5°F and for a still air incubator it is 101.5°F measured at the top of the eggs.

It is important to keep the incubator temperature steady. One way to help keep the temperature steady is by keeping the temperature steady in the room where the incubator is. It is also helpful to keep the humidity in that room steady.

It is also helpful to use your own eggs to hatch rather than shipped eggs.

Thanks for your input and for taking the time to reply!

 

[CayugaJana]

First, get a good quality thermometer and check it for accuracy. Do the same thing with a hygrometer. Do not automatically trust the temperature and humidity shown by the incubator. Second, 103°F is too high even for a still air incubator, The temperature recommended for a forced air incubator is 99.5°F and for a still air incubator it is 101.5°F measured at the top of the eggs.

It is important to keep the incubator temperature steady. One way to help keep the temperature steady is by keeping the temperature steady in the room where the incubator is. It is also helpful to keep the humidity in that room steady.

It is also helpful to use your own eggs to hatch rather than shipped eggs.

I second all of these suggestions!