Incubating Fluffy Chickens

[MasonC]

Hi there!
I currently have 15-16 fluffy chicken eggs that were placed in my incubator on the 17th of May. The temperature is at 99. Humidity is at 77%. I've been reading that 77% is too high but i'm scared it will get dry over night and the chicks will die. I know on the 18th day i'm supposed to take the eggs out and move them into a separate incubator with a flat tray that doesn't rotate... Could someone give me some step by step instructions for incubating these chickens.

Thanks!

 

[Unexpected chicken lover]

I would definitely go lower on the huumidity...higher is worse than low, as with temps. Also, you dont neccessarily HAVE to have a separate incubator, but if you do...why not use it. I only have one, and on lock down day (day 18) i remove the eggs from the automatic turner and take the turner out. I use rags to place the eggs on so they dont slip around ( but you could use any non slip surface)...then i raise my humidity and try my best to refrain from opening the incubator

Edited for my poor spelling

 

[Unexpected chicken lover]

Oh, btw........glad you joined us. You will find this site so very useful in your adventures in raising chickens. Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable. I learn something new everyday. If you pop into new member introductions, we can give you the welcome you deserve as our new flock member.
Looking for information on incubating eggs...there is a forum with a sub forum that will down to the detail explain what you need to do.
Enjoy!!!