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Humidity Question...

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Stumper, Dec 17, 2009.

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  1. Dec 17, 2009 #1
    Stumper

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    I am on day 17 of my incubation and I have maintained a perfect 99.5-100 degrees and 35-45% humidity.. Correct me if Im wrong I need to try to hit the 75% humidity mark on day 19-20-21 correct?
    I have new clean sponges on stand-by to try to maintain this level in need be. I have 44 eggs ready on the 22nd and 3 kids foamin at the mouth to witness the process! Finger crossed!
     
  3. Dec 17, 2009 #2
    The Sheriff

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    My incubator recommends 65-70% for days 18-21.
     
  5. Dec 17, 2009 #3
    panner123

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    Myself I set at 60%, not any higher than 65%. Has worked for me for 50+++ years. Any higher and they start drowning.
     
  7. Dec 17, 2009 #4
    Germaine_11.20

    Germaine_11.20 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I would start at 65% The humidity spikes when they start hatching out and you don't want to spike too high. Hard shelled eggs like Marans sometimes like a higher humidity at hatch, but mine hatch out around 65 too.

    Good luck!
     
  9. Dec 17, 2009 #5
    Elite Silkies

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    I run mine 50-60% for the first 18 days and then 65-70% for the last 3 days.
     
  11. Dec 17, 2009 #6
    ginbart

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    Quote:[​IMG] Good luck with your hatch. [​IMG] Let us know how you make out.
     

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