Incubating duck eggs for the first time

[kelltang93]

I just purchased a magicfly incubator and was wondering if there is any tips for not using a hygrometer until I can calibrate the hygrometer?

 

[JesusisGod]

just have it filled with water, not heaps but just always with water. Thats what i do

 

[BelovedBirds]

I just purchased a magicfly incubator and was wondering if there is any tips for not using a hygrometer until I can calibrate the hygrometer?

get a hygrometer asap, if you already have eggs in the incubator, then for now occassionally add a little water in. Keep an eye on the air cells of the eggs, so you can sort of tell if its too dry.

 

[kelltang93]

get a hygrometer asap, if you already have eggs in the incubator, then for now occassionally add a little water in. Keep an eye on the air cells of the eggs, so you can sort of tell if its too dry.

I'm going to put one in there, should I calibrate it first? Is it supposed to be at 55%?

 

[kelltang93]

get a hygrometer asap, if you already have eggs in the incubator, then for now occassionally add a little water in. Keep an eye on the air cells of the eggs, so you can sort of tell if its too dry.

Did you read my other thread? On help? First time hatcher? It was at like 3 am this morning.

 

[BelovedBirds]

I'm going to put one in there, should I calibrate it first? Is it supposed to be at 55%?

55% is okay, then about 65% at lockdown.

Yes, best to calibrate it first

 

[BelovedBirds]

Did you read my other thread? On help? First time hatcher? It was at like 3 am this morning.

I'll check!

 

[kelltang93]

55% is okay, then about 65% at lockdown.

Yes, best to calibrate it first

Thanks around 10 tonight I'll put it in the incubator after 8 hours.