Incubating chicks

[Jener8or]

I set my temperature to 99.5*F and the humidity from 40-50%. I would definitely recommend extra thermometers and hygrometers alongside the incubators' that you can calibrate for accuracy. The ones that come with the incubator are often a bit off.

What kind of chicken eggs are you planning to hatch?

We love following along with hatches, so please keep us posted if you are able!

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[Susan Skylark]

The only rule for hatching eggs: don’t look at the incubator readings! Get yourself a couple decent thermometers ( or maybe a hygrometer combo) and use those, up or drop the incubator settings to get a steady temp on the external thermometers but ignore the incubator thermometer completely. The other thing you should know is that it is habit forming, be ye warned! Enjoy!

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! It's so nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[CHlCKEN]

Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your incubation journey!

 

[Tookie]

Hello, and welcome! We're glad to have you here.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Glad that you have joined this fun and poultry loving along with other pets community.