Humidity For Incubators?

[Poultrybreeder]

I was just wondering what the humidity should be for shipped eggs? I am sure it is around the same, just checking, thanks!

 

[Poultrybreeder]

And where could I find something to read the percentage of humidity in my incubator? Sorry, I usually use broody hens, but an incubator would be better for this time around

 

[Pyxis]

Keep the humidity the same as you would with regular eggs - you still want them to lose the same amount of moisture.

This is the hygrometer I use, it works really well for me.

 

[tjb]

Keep the humidity the same as you would with regular eggs - you still want them to lose the same amount of moisture.

This is the hygrometer I use, it works really well for me.

I use the same hygrometer. Works great

 

[Poultrybreeder]

Thanks!

 

[Poultrybreeder]

And thiss goes inside the incubator, correct?

 

[Pyxis]

Yes it does

 

[Poultrybreeder]

Thanks! Youre a life saver!

 

[Ridgerunner]

That looks like a great hygrometer and thermometer. I've saved that for when I replace my current one. But I want to mention to never trust any thermometer before you calibrate it. Any of them can be off. My current one reads about a degree and a half low but since I know that I can adjust.

I've found the best way to calibrate them is to take a medical thermometer and put both in a glass of warm water somewhere around 100 degrees F. See how they read.

 

[Poultrybreeder]

I just ordered the hygrometer you mentioned. Its supposed to be in on the 19th. Which if I win those eggs (I really hope I do). They're estimated to be in In the 23rd. That will give me enough time to set everything up.