Humidity Prior to Hatching

[Stewarts]

Can anyone tell me what the humidity has to be maintained at for the three days just prior to hatching? Mine are do to start hatching next Friday, March 22nd.

Stewarts

 

[sumi]

60-65% would be good. If you are doing a "dry incubation" you can up it to 65-70%.

 

[Stewarts]

We have a hova-bator with a humidity/temperature monitor. The humidity I keep constant at between 50 - 55% and temperature at 99%. So, starting the 20th I need to have humidity at between 60 - 65 %. Thank you for your answer, its much appreciated. Does the temperature have to be at 100 or will 99 due?

 

[sumi]

In a still air incubator the temp should be 99*F and in a forced air (with a fan) 101*F

 

[Stewarts]

Thanks so much for the very helpful advice. When your just starting, its a lot to learn and take in.

 

[sumi]

Incubating and hatching eggs is an interesting hobby and the more you look into it the more you will learn. I've read a lot on the topic and I've been incubating and hatching eggs for years and I still learn new things now and then! A friend of mine here put together a fantastic article on incubation that I think you will enjoy:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101