Incubator doesn't have humidity control!

[ChickyBangBang]

Hi folks,

This is what I have:

http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog...ies/Low-Wattage-Still-Air-Incubator-p193.aspx

How am I supposed to control the humidity with this thing if there is no detector in it? I was told to put rocks in the bottom of it, under the wire, in the water to help hold the heat, and check the water level a few times throughout the day, adding water when necessary. How do I know when it's necessary?? Ugh - I don't see how this thing is "perfect" for a newbie.

I also don't see why this has to be so scientific. All normal eggs need to hatch is a hen butt - I don't know why I can't just put it under a 99 degree water bottle and wait. LOL

Anyone have this incubator? How do I know what the humidity is at? It includes a thermometer and I was told to put that on top of the eggs (laid across two of them).

Thanks in advance!

 

[HEChicken]

If you go down to Petco, for about $6 you can by a hygrometer that measures the humidity for you. I suggest analog versus digital since they tend to be more reliable.

 

[ChickyBangBang]

Thank you!!!