Help! Big air sacks on say 18... ( dry incubation)

kristip · Mar 27, 2013

I have eggs in the incubator for an Easter hatch. We tried dry incubation where it was around 30-35/ humidity. I see the chicks moving in there, but most seem to have really big air sacks. Like 1/4 of the egg on some. Supposed to be lockdown tomorrow... Should I wait until,they get bigger or air sacks diminish or go ahead with lockdown. Should I be worried?

kristip · Mar 28, 2013

Anyone?

MommaBee · Mar 28, 2013

I am new at this but if lockdown day is today, I would do it! You will be upping the humidity for lockdown which is what you would do if your air cells were too big anyway. From everything I have been told, just looking at the air cells really does not help as much. Especially if it is your first time and you do not know what to look for. Comparing them to chart online makes it really difficult. I am told a scale is the best way to monitor air cells. I was hoping someone more knowledgable would speak up, but since they have not, I SAY DO IT!
Good Luck with lockdown and your hatch! Keep us posted!