Help! first time hatching!

[WVduckchick]

Oh, maybe you could stick some paper towels inside there, and stick the corner down through the screen and let it wick the water out, then remove the paper towels once they get all damp.

 

[silkiecuddles]

Oh, maybe you could stick some paper towels inside there, and stick the corner down through the screen and let it wick the water out, then remove the paper towels once they get all damp.

I can try that. I already tried to tilt the bator to let some water drip out, but I can't tip it too far because of the eggs

 

[silkiecuddles]

I also have a syringe I could try to pull some water out. It might take forever though

 

[WVduckchick]

I also have a syringe I could try to pull some water out. It might take forever though

Yea, I suction some of mine out when it isn't much water, but if yours are full, it could take some time. It will take a little time to wick up onto a paper towel too, but at least you can leave the bator closed while it does it. I would definitely get as much of that water out though. You can always put some back if it drops too low.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: What brand is it? is there maybe a fan that you can't see?

-Kathy

 

[silkiecuddles]

Yea, I suction some of mine out when it isn't much water, but if yours are full, it could take some time. It will take a little time to wick up onto a paper towel too, but at least you can leave the bator closed while it does it. I would definitely get as much of that water out though. You can always put some back if it drops too low.

I tilted the bator enough to get two paper towels of water out. It isn't deep enough for a syringe, after what I just got out and what it's evaporated so far

 

[silkiecuddles]

Quote: It makes no sound compared to my Brinsea, which has a fan. I see the heating box connected to the lid, and the plastic thing with the hydrometer/thermometer cord attached.

 

[caesargirl]

If the humidity is at danger levels, would the lesser evils be to take the eggs out and get the water dumped out? I've seen/read of people cooling their eggs before misting, to mimic momma getting wet then sitting back down. I have no experience at this, just throwing out there as a debatable idea. Good luck. Fingers crossed for you.

 

[Lacrystol]

Ok, I'm kinda desperate. It's day11 and all the channels are still full. The humidity has been high the entire incubation and the temp has been low (95-98) the entire time. And the buttons don't seem to affect the temp.

You have the channels filled with water? Empty them..

 

[silkiecuddles]

If the humidity is at danger levels, would the lesser evils be to take the eggs out and get the water dumped out? I've seen/read of people cooling their eggs before misting, to mimic momma getting wet then sitting back down. I have no experience at this, just throwing out there as a debatable idea. Good luck. Fingers crossed for you.

I think I got all the water out with tilting and paper towels. My arm fit perfectly to keep the eggs from falling out.