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Ive just had my first experience with hatching eggs. From the nine eggs in the incubator I managed 2 chicks. It was very difficult to get the humidity up and maintain it at the suggested level of 65-75%. I kept adding warm water to the point that it spilled through the little drain holes above the water channel, but still the humidity did not stay steady. I'm using Farm Innovators Pro Series Model 4250, from Tractor Supply. It probably didnt help that I opened the incubator during lock down to remove those chicks
Here are some stats. The incubator is in the basement with steady room temp of 62• and humidity of around 32%. We have propane heat so the house is a bit dry in winter.
Ive read a bit about 'dry incubation' but I really dont understand how that would work. Wouldn't the eggs dry out in the heat inside the incubator if the humidity wasnt high enough ?
Here are some stats. The incubator is in the basement with steady room temp of 62• and humidity of around 32%. We have propane heat so the house is a bit dry in winter.
Ive read a bit about 'dry incubation' but I really dont understand how that would work. Wouldn't the eggs dry out in the heat inside the incubator if the humidity wasnt high enough ?