help! Lockdown Temp at 102.. Too high??

[Jolynn191978]

My lockdown temp is at 102 F but I can't open the incubator to lessen the heat. What do I do?

 

[STEPHANIELAUREN]

i think that is a bit to high is your bator still or forced air? what brand and model? on most styrafoam incubators there should be a knob on top to adjust the temp you just have to turn it a very teeny little bit you should probably get it to about 100.5 or so, whats your humidity? it needs to be about 60-75% in lockdown ohh and

to byc

and good luck with your little fuzzbutts

 

[nhnanna]

Do you have your vent holes open?
I don't know if I would touch the temp at this stage. If you do adjust it, check on it every half hour until you get it where you want it. I would just open the vents.
Hope this helps. Good luck on your hatch. Sending hatching vibes your way.

 

[STEPHANIELAUREN]

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ohh yes the vent holes must be open they need air in there and that should help with the temp too lol

 

[Jolynn191978]

It is a still air styrofoam one (homemade). I have opened some vents and got it to 100 F. The humidity is at 64%. Thanks guys for the help. I am nervous!

 

[emvickrey]

If mine peaks temp or humidity gets too high I will open it briefly, just a few seconds to let some of it out. That usually does the trick. Then I open the vent holes and watch it to make sure it doesn't go to low.

 

[STEPHANIELAUREN]

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thats just right

i was nervous my first time hatching too lol what breed are you hatching?

 

[Jolynn191978]

They are a mix of Americanas, orphingtons and rhode island reds. I plan to use the heavies as broilers and sell the americanas as layers.