How much humidity?

[goldeneggtees]

Hi, we are setting eggs for the first time and were wondering what the humidity should be set to? Should it be constant all the time? Even into lock down? We are new to hatching. I would do a search but a successful search on BYC has eluded me. THANKS!

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

around 35-40% the first 18 days. Lockdown raise to 60-65%

 

[jerseygirl1]

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Yup

I have that in BIG numbers taped to my wall.......................I can't get the 70 percent out of my head for some reason.......................

 

[goldeneggtees]

Perfect! Just the info I was looking for - thanks! The really good news is I had a hen turn broody today - hoorah! She will also sit on some eggs - may the best hatcher win!