Incubator screwing up humidity

[LocoPollo]

I have a rcom 20 pro and it is messing up my humidity atm. My first batch it had humidity at 45% up until day 18. Now it is running at 62% and I can't seem to get it down. Anyway, I just want to avoid the chicks not being able to peep when the time comes, or getting a snout full of water when they do. I was thinking to let the incubator go dry for a few days next week or just prior to day 18, then adding water again for the last days of hatching. I dont seem to be able to adjust the setting on the machine. Any suggestions?

 

[MissPrissy]

Take the water out and let the humidity drop now.

 

[shelleyd2008]

I've never used the r-com, but I was wondering if you can take some water out of it now? Maybe let it dry out a little sooner? I don't now much time it would take for them to dry out if they have water in the air cells.

 

[LocoPollo]

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Thank you! I opened up the bator and one thing wrong is I apparently overfilled the water and there was water flooding the bottom of the bator. I cleaned that up and am going to let the humidity settle out for a few minutes, and then will empty it if that doesnt fix the problem. I can do a dry incubation until day 18? I assume that would be better? Thanks!

 

[LocoPollo]

Humidity is now running 49-50 %. Is that ok.?

 

[MissPrissy]

I have never done a completely dry incubation. Mine usually stay between 27 - 40% - meaning when it gets below 30% I add water to the bator..

 

[LocoPollo]

It is at 48 now. I think that was the problem. the incubator couldn't regulate because there was water in the basin. Now that part is drying out and it seems to be at a more moderate level. At least I know it was my fault and not a problem with the incubator. I will keep a keen eye on it today to make sure it stays at a better level.

 

[LocoPollo]

It is settling back to the factory setting of 45%! Whew! thanks for your help!

 

[MissPrissy]

Good luck with your hatch!