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[Amylo2263]

Hi everyone. Some what new to all this. I have an incubator auto turner and have raised some banty chicks before but been a while. Lol. Having a go again as this lock down ....... needs a biology lesson for my daughter. We have 3 eggs on the go but ....... our call duck has started to lay eggs As well.
i have some chicken eggs in and I’m struggling to keep the humidity up. Over night it drops to about 20. Is this ok. Or should I just put an egg cup in with water.?
my other question is .... wanting to duck eggs but been told hand turning is better than auto turning.
any advice gratefully received

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
We are delighted that you decided to join us!

 

[Miss Lydia]

~Welcome to BYC~ I'm sorry I haven't ever used a bator. I have Muscovy and Bantam chickens. Hopefully someone will be along soon who can help.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[N F C]

I've not used an incubator either, but there are a lot of experienced members on this forum that could answer your questions:
Incubating & Hatching Eggs

Best wishes!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Very likely your call hen will go broody and incubate her own eggs.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!
I wish I could offer help, but I haven't used an incubator in over 20 years.
Good luck with your hatch, I hope it goes well.

 

[drumstick diva]

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