Humidity and Javas

[LuvinMyPeeps]

Does anyone know if Java's need higher humidity? If so, what's the ideal readings for prior to, and after day 18? (I'm using an $8 Wal-Mart "Acurite" Hygrometer/Thermometer and it's awesome).

Thanks in advance!

 

[corancher]

They are the same as any other hatching egg.

 

[speckledhen]

Have you calibrated your AcuRite? I have one that reads 10% too low on humidity. Just checking.

I use 35-50% the first 18 days and 65-70 the last three for all my eggs.

 

[LuvinMyPeeps]

No, I need to calibrate it, but I bet I'm up too high anyway, even though I'm probably off a few degrees. I bet I'd get better hatch rates. I'm at 75% hatch rate on shipped eggs.

The reason I ask is that I read (somewhere - can't remember where) that Javas do better at a higher humidity overall? Just wondering if anyone else heard that?