minus10gmt
Songster
Hi all, I'm new to quail. I've got 12 eggs coming, and I bought a Magicfly incubator. Two questions for anyone that can help!
- The incubator temp is set at 37.2C (or about 98.9F), and humidity is set at 60. I'm using a thermometer/hygrometer and it's registering around 28.3C (around 82.94F). Humidity was down at 45, so I added a tiny bit of water (I live in a humid area) and the humidity has shot up to 66. Seems now humidity is too high. Should I go by the incubator or the thermometer? Not sure how to get this right! The wires are closed under the lid so a little kinked... not sure that would make a difference. Instant read thermometer from the kitchen shows about 97F! Another possibility is that it could take a long while for the incubator to reach an accurate or stable temp/humidity reading? I've only had it going for an hour or so.
- Feed availability here is VERY limited. I can get broiler starter which I believe is 22-24% protein, and I can get dried meal worms (50% protein). If I grind up the meal worms and add a little - maybe I can bring up to the recommended 30%? Is this a good plan? Not sure about catfish food. The other option is ground up dried cat food (I have Kirkland brand).