incubator humidity dropped overnight. Help.

[Robind15]

Hello. I was on day 15 yesterday of hatching quail eggs temp 100 and humidity 60%. Everything was fine up till this morning. Day 16 of course Hatch day. I saw At 6am that my humidity in both incubators had dropped overnight to 29 and 45. I immediately started pouring in water and got them both back to 60 within mins. I even saw one of my eggs shaking. Did this kill my quail? Or is there still time for them to hatch? I feel awful. Please help.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

They'll be fine.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Did this kill my quail? Or is there still time for them to hatch?

A slow drop over night will not shrink wrap pipped chicks in the same way that suddenly opening and releasing the humidity might do. Nor will it "kill" them.

I agree with the first poster that they should be fine!

Happy hatching!

 

[Robind15]

A slow drop over night will not shrink wrap pipped chicks in the same way that suddenly opening and releasing the humidity might do. Nor will it "kill" them.

I agree with the first poster that they should be fine!

Happy hatching!

My one incubator is a hoover bator. Will me lifting the lid a bit to pour in water affect my hatch?

 

[Tonyroo]

My one incubator is a hoover bator. Will me lifting the lid a bit to pour in water affect my hatch?

Nope your good to go. Just remember it's important to consistently monitor humidity and heat during lockdown.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

My one incubator is a hoover bator. Will me lifting the lid a bit to pour in water affect my hatch?

I actually love the hovaboators.. they works well for me with some tweaks.

I usually drape towels or blankets around to help capture current humidity and stop the temp from suddenly dropping if I know they are pipped already.. as I'd rather be safe than sorry. I've not shrink wrapped any so far.

I also did eventually set it up so I can use a straw (or fish aquarium air line) through one of the top holes for adding more water in during lock down. It's a popular "hack".

 

[Robind15]

Nope your good to go. Just remember it's important to consistently monitor humidity and heat during lockdown.

I have a nurture right 360. f none hatch today should I add a couple more days? It automatically Shuts off after day 18 is complete.

 

[Tonyroo]

Don't have it shut off, some egg hatches early and some late at due date.