Humidity help

[bcarthen]

I have 12 Batman eggs in the incubator now and am on day 13. I have not added any water to the incubator and my humitidy stays between 45-50%. Should I increase to around 65% at lock down? Also I have read that Bantams typically hatch around day 18 or 19. Should I go on lock down sooner than the normal day 18?

 

[AlleysChicks]

Have you candled? Are the air cells on track?

 

[bcarthen]

The appear mixed. Some appear to be around 14 and some are around 18

 

[WVduckchick]

What kind of bantams? My Seramas sometimes hatch day 19ish, but day 20ish is more normal for my bantam cochins and OEGBs.
I don't increase humidity early, usually the morning of day 18.

 

[WVduckchick]

The appear mixed. Some appear to be around 14 and some are around 18

That's large for that early, and high for running dry. Are your meters accurate?

 

[bcarthen]

I'm not sure what kind of Bantams. I got the eggs for free from work. I have three meters in there all reading the same.