Hatching due tomorrow!! First timer

[tankle]

Hi
I am new to this. Can I move my eggs to the brooder I built and keep a temp of 37 degrees? It is now in an incubator, but I can't see them hatching and would like to see stuff happening. I am concerned that I can't check the humidity. I only have bulbs in the brooder. Will it help if I put a big bowl of water with marbles in to keep the humidity up? Can I move them? Please help!!!

 

[sumi]

The eggs should be kept at a humidity of at least 60%, more is better, while they are hatching. I don't know what your brooder set-up is like, but I can imagine it would be difficult to maintain a high enough humidity in there. Incubators are designed to allow just enough airflow to sustain the correct levels of oxygen, while maintaining high levels of humidity. Brooders are designed for raising chicks, not hatching them. In spite of your efforts I think the eggs will dry out too much under the bulbs in the brooder and you may end up with stuck chicks. Rather leave them in the incubator and for your next hatch install a little viewing window so you can see them hatch.

 

[drumstick diva]

I agree with Sumi

 

[tankle]

Thanx, will do. The first just pipped! And I can hear then peep. So excited! Can't even finish my breakfast

. When do I put them in the brooder?

 

[sumi]

Let them dry off and fluff up in the incubator before putting them in the brooder. Enjoy!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, tankle, and

! Pleased you joined us! Good luck to you and happy hatching!

 

[tankle]

Thanx all for your help! Can't wait! Greetings from South Africa

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[tankle]