Help!

[missymoo59]

I just set my very first eggs in my diy incubator, after I tested the heat and humidity; which was holding the temperature at 99° with 67% humidity. After having them in all night the humidity is still 67% but the temperature won't go past 97°. What can I do?

 

[Kiraeh]

Where is your incubator losing heat? Can you give it more insulation without compromising the ventilation? Mine has vent holes on the sides, but I keep a sheepskin over the top to prevent heat loss through my viewing window and it works really well.

 

[missymoo59]

I put tape over some of the vent holesand it seemed to help.

 

[Kiraeh]

Good! Keep an eye on it, you'll probably have to open them up at some point if you have a hot day. Be ready to adjust your humidity if it goes up now with less ventilation.