If I get an incubator without a humidity sensor...

[raindrop]

I am on the verge of ordering an incubator (thanks, all you BYC enablers

), and it does not have a built-in humidity sensor/display.

Can I buy one somewhere to put in?
Which one works the best?
I want to hatch duck eggs.

 

[BawGock]

Buy one at Walmart, or Petco. They carry them in the reptile section.
You will have a successful experience with a hygrometer. Knowledge is power.
Good luck on your purchase!
Carolyn

 

[Tuffoldhen]

If you are getting a table top incubator like a Hova or LG, they do not come with a humidity gauge you have to get one of those separate. Most do not come with a Thermometer. Like a Temp/hygrometer. Springfields, Accurite, Bemis to name acouple.

 

[raindrop]

I'm thinking of ordering the Brinsea Octagon 20 Eco. It comes with a glass thermometer, but no humidity info. How does this figure in the the "wet bulb" and "dry bulb" stuff I am reading about?

 

[BawGock]

Also, you will want to calibrate your hygrometer to know how accurate it is.
Here's an excellent site that walks you through it.
http://exoticpets.about.com/od/herpresources/ss/hygrometer.htm
Folks will tell you there favorite brand and type. So, you will get more ideas on which brand.
I have a Radio Shack thermometer/hygrometer and it tested pretty accurate. 2% low
Carolyn

 

[jay1995]

Im sure you can buy them at many places. Goodluck, -Jay

 

[HappyHatch'en]

Raindrop, your incubator choice is right on!!! Good Luck and have fun