Humidity question

[azn_baddie]

I am going into "lockdown" mode this Saturday and the humidity is hovering around 70-73%. Is this the correct humidity level for now and during the "lockdown" period? I don't want my hatch to be shrink wrapped or the chicks to drown. Please help...thanks

 

[Daidohead]

I had mine around 60% - 70% for lockdown, all hatched just fine. The humidity will rise as they are hatching due to the additional moisture the chicks add.

 

[azn_baddie]

Thank you Daidohead. What is the max humidity that I can have without harming them?

 

[Daidohead]

I vented mine when it went over 80%. My chicks were damp, but not wet, and the membrane in the egg was not to tough for them to get through. I do not know at what high % level harm is done. I would be worried if it dropped below 50% for any length of time during a hatch. The chicks cant move in the egg if it gets too dry.

 

[azn_baddie]

Cool, thank you. I will keep mine around around 70-80% humidity. I am so excited to see my hatching results.

 

[Daidohead]

Keep us posted. Wish you the best of luck

 

[azn_baddie]

Thank you, I need it since this is my first hatch.

 

[babsbag]

I kept mine about 65-75 and also had a good hatch rate, 9 out of 10 that had developed. I also vented my lid if it got about 75, but I only saw that when there were 4 new chicks in there at the same time.

 

[azn_baddie]

Thank you babsbag. I will keep that in mind.