how do I increase humidity?

[chkinut]

i misted my eggs a couple days ago (before lockdown) and the humidity shot up to a shocking 85%!! i kinda freaked! but then i realized it shot up so high cuz humidity is based on surface area of the water. i think you had a good idea about misting them. but i'm on my 1st hatch so what do i know? lol! i've learned a LOT here on BYC though.

 

[they'reHISchickens]

Chick has finally made it out! I admit, I clucked at it this evening for encouragement

Humidity is hanging at 55% and it will have to survive the night.
The sad part... no other eggs are showing ANY sign of life. We shall see what tomorrow brings.
The good part... TSC has their chicks coming in tomorrow so I can pick up buddies for it.
The question...Mom is a production white Leghorn, dad was an EE in the classic red & gold coloring, dark tail. Chick looks like it will be yellow with 3 small black dots on it: one on the back of its head and 2 on its back. Any chance we can sex it by color?


Old farm saying: Acting like a hen with one chick.

 

[kathyinmo]

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Huh? You misted the eggs? I try to avoid getting any water at all on the eggs, such as when I am adding water through a tube inserted in a hole.

 

[they'reHISchickens]

Oh , I HAVE to update this.
Chick stuck its head into the empty shell last night> I thought silly chicken and refused to open the bator to remove it. Well, it stuck to it all night. This morning before work I grabbed it out quickly to break off the shell and then realized the chick was bone dry and no fluff at all.
So... I ran it under warm water to get some moisture onto the skin and stuck it back under the bater. At this point it wasn't walkign either.
I think it was stuck to itself so now it is up and walking and pecking and peeping-- but still hasn't much fluff. I am thinking it needs a bath and more time in the bator.
Nothing else has even pipped or moved.
TSC only had production reds in today. Will call tomorrow to see what else comes in. If this one wants to live, it can't be an only chick.
Has anyone given an newly hatched chick a bath? ( I'm thinking warm water only.) Is it better to do it now or let it get even stronger?
Opinions? Humidity in bator still only 55%. I am making improvement plans for next time.