help with ducks in incubator

[doodrop96]

do i keep spraying them whenthe humidity goes down? and how low is too low?

 

[Lacrystol]

ok quickest was the wash cloth for me.. the temp is rising to 103 and the humidy is at 59 when i checked just now. so it is rising too

AHHHH that temp is to high. LOL, need to get it lowered.. is it because the wash cloth was warm???

 

[Lacrystol]

do i keep spraying them whenthe humidity goes down? and how low is too low?

Spray them just to get it up, once it's up then you make other adjustments like adding the glass paper towels, or the wash cloth.. etc..

 

[doodrop96]

Sprayed them. Temp now us varying a little from 99.6 to 99.3 to 99.8
The humidity is 62 right now. Wash cloth in.

 

[doodrop96]

The one baby that had pipped is trying to peep!!!! I'm talking to it. This might be the only one. I will wait and see. I will keep u posted. Before I try another batch may I ask u more questions?

 

[doodrop96]

The humidity is staying at 62 for now. Is this OK?

 

[doodrop96]

The eggs are already dry. Its hard leaving them alone.

 

[doodrop96]

The humidity is dropping. It says 60 now

 

[NewDuckMa]

Just behind you; on day 23 of 26 for one abandoned mallard egg in a homemade 11 by 17" styrofoam incubator. I candled egg last night and there is still some movement & increased air cell but I don't see internal pip. I assume should go into lockdown tomorrow anyway. Duckling seems small & is near air cell with yolk & albumin at small end (duckling is ~ same size as those liquids). Have kept air cell end slightly raised. Temp has been ~100 & humidity (via washcloth in plastic jug with sprinkler holes at top) 50 to 60% usually 55 but last week keeping closer to 45 to 50 since air cell seemed too small. I'm reading lockdown temp should drop to 98 and humidity up to 65%, 75%, 85%, (or close to 100% which sounds wrong). I have 2 small vent holes diameter just larger than pencil and assume should add 2 more tonight. Looking for advice on lockdown temp, humidity, air vents and flooring - should egg be directly on styrofoam, be on soft mesh shelf liner or does that prevent rolling, or should it be on dry washcloth (it has been in cotton & feathers). I added to this forum since info could help both of us.

 

[doodrop96]

Thx for posting. My biggest problem is humidity. I cannot get it high enough no matter what. This afternoon I got it to 62 but it is dropping again. Your question was about the floor. I have a drawer liner in mine when I start lockdown. This keeps the little feet from slipping. Good luck with yours. Hopefully I will have a little one tonite.