Incubating chicks

[Honey wood]

Hi I'm new to incubating chicken eggs and I've gotten alot of different temperature and humidity settings from people so I'm happy to be a part of some community so big. What should the numbers on my incubator supposed to read for the first 17 days?

 

[Jenbirdee]

hi !
welcome to BYC!
I have never incubated chicks, but i think this article will help you get started and I am sure more experienced members will come along to answer your questions soon . https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-beginners-guide-to-incubation.73350/

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I set temperature should be around 99.5 and humidity around 30% to 40%. A good broody is the best incubator & brooder.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

I incubate a ton January through August.

I do:

99.5F the entire hatch.
40-50% humidity until lockdown (Day 18 for most, but I do a 5-day lockdown), then up to 70%.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Best wishes with your hatch, definitely keep us posted!!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Hi I'm new to incubating chicken eggs and I've gotten alot of different temperature and humidity settings from people so I'm happy to be a part of some community so big. What should the numbers on my incubator supposed to read for the first 17 days?

no more than 101 degrees F, no less than 99. the higher temp will hatch a day early, the lower may take more time.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. Be sure to check/calibrate the temperature and humidity sensors.