I'm extremely new to having chickens

[Joanie1975]

I have 3 layers, 1 setter, a bantam rooster (we think) and 2 unsexed. I received a dozen fertilized eggs on Friday and put 6 under my setter, and 6 in a new incubator ( Janoel12) to kinda test my abilities at it. So far, not good. The first day was great, but second day the temp got way too low, so I wrapped a blanket around it (as I seen in reviews) BIG MISTAKE. Temps got to atleast 109, now I can't get it to come up high enough.

 

[DuckPro]

Lovely chickens!
Maybe this will help! http://incubatorwarehouse.com/index.php/incubating-eggs-hard-questions

 

[Yardpimp]

Welcome Joanie,where are you keeping the incubator?It needs to be in a controlled space with not much temp swing,only a few degrees one way or another.If you already have it in the house then it may have a thermostat problem if you can't keep a steady temp in the incubator.Good luck,keep us posted.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice and links already so I'll just say hello!


All the best

CT

 

[N F C]

How are the eggs doing under your broody? Best wishes for some chicks!

 

[Joanie1975]

Welcome Joanie,where are you keeping the incubator?It needs to be in a controlled space with not much temp swing,only a few degrees one way or another.If you already have it in the house then it may have a thermostat problem if you can't keep a steady temp in the incubator.Good luck,keep us posted.

Thank you, yes, it's on my kitchen counter

 

[Joanie1975]

Lovely chickens!
Maybe this will help! http://incubatorwarehouse.com/index.php/incubating-eggs-hard-questions

Thank you. I'm trying hard to get it right and regulated. I'm on day 3 and it's staying around 95• . I have the temperature set on 38 and the Humidity at 57, but I'm in Texas and it's really humid here in the South. I feel like that setting is wrong

 

[Kiki]

Hi there!
Welcome to BYC and thanks for joining our flock!
This video should help you find your way around, enjoy!

 

[JstChicken_it]

Do you have a temp/humidity meter or are you going off of the settings? Defiantly rely on a couple* meters. Welcome and good luck with the hatch.

 

[drumstick diva]

Sending good hatching vibes your way