Humidity help, anyone? anyone?

[Gerty0630]

Ok so I have 3 duck eggs in my incubator right now. (first timer). I need some suggestions about how to maintain/lower humidity. I have added less and less water, but it still seems to be a bit high. I know some people do the sponge or paper towel method but I am nervous to do that at this point for fear to skyrocket the humidity. I have gone from adding 1/4 cup of water once a day, to 1/8 cup 2x a day, to 1/8 cup once a day, and now I am at the point of adding 1tbsp 3x a day. There's got to be a better way so I need some ideas! Has been a steady 55-57% so of course I need to lower that. The eggs are 14 days in, and my air cell sizes are just a bit small which of course also indicates humidity too high. Help...??

 

[sylviethecochin]

What matters is not how much water you add, but the surface area of water exposed for evaporation. If you're not getting enough evaporation, use a wider water container. If you're getting too much, use a narrower-mouthed one.

 

[Gerty0630]

What matters is not how much water you add, but the surface area of water exposed for evaporation. If you're not getting enough evaporation, use a wider water container. If you're getting too much, use a narrower-mouthed one.

So i need less surface area covered than what i currently have, is that right?

 

[sylviethecochin]

So i need less surface area covered than what i currently have, is that right?

If your humidity is too low, then yes, you need more surface area uncovered.

 

[Gerty0630]

If your humidity is too low, then yes, you need more surface area uncovered.

Thank you!