humidity question

[kyrose]

ive got a still air styrofoam bator.im getting ready to set eggs tomorrow.i have no water in it and the hygrometers (ive got 2 in there )are reading around 55.how is that possible with no water?
thanks,terri

 

[Chipper]

With no water in the incubator you are probably getting the same humidity reading as the air outside of the incubator.Check it and I bet it's about the same.Good luck with your hatch.

 

[kyrose]

is that ok?
thanks

 

[Chipper]

It may be a little high,I like around 45% the fist 18 days but I think you should be OK.To get it lower right now you would probably have to dehumidify the room or move the bator to a drier area.I would not worry to much just yet.Enjoy your hatch and try not to drive yourself nuts.

 

[kyrose]

Quote:
me go nuts?

 

[kathyinmo]

Did you calibrate your hygrometer? That sounds pretty high, especially for winter (with the furnace on).... I would check with another hygrometer, and be sure to calibrate them.
Humidity is controversial. Many say it depends on the altitude where you live. I use 30 -35% during incubation, and 60 - 65% during the last 3 hatching days.

 

[kyrose]

i calibrated both hygrometers.it started to go down during the night so maybe it was just a fluke.ill have to keep a good eye on it.