Hatching Silkies...At Which Humidity Do You Prefer???

[BawGock]

Hi!
I just hatched my first batch of silkies using the humdity recommended by the breeder I purchased the eggs from:
60% for days 1 through 18 then 70% on the 18th day to hatch.
This is higher humidity than I have used to hatch my large fowl but it seemed work great for the silkies.

I would appreciate hearing what humidity you guys like to hatch your silkies at.

Carolyn

 

[Keri78]

I did 50% for the first 18 days then up to 65% for the lock down period...great HACTH!!! 4 for 4!!! Blessings, Keri

 

[swheat]

I prefer mine to be a little lower, around 35-40% for 1-18, then 60-70% for 18-21, but I live in a natural humid climate.

 

[BawGock]

That's a good point.
The eggs I purchased came from N. Utah which is high and dry.
I live at 2500 ft and live in a wood heated house so that might explain the higher humidity working for my hatch.
Carolyn