is 102.3 TOO hot to leave bator at?

[deerman]

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at least add a thermostat....be nice to have a fan too.

what are u using to heat it?

 

[Nikkumz]

Truthfully....a bulb from my bathroom, i have two red heat lamp bulbs, should i use those? Temp is steady at 100.4 now but humidity is only at 55%

 

[deerman]

r u read temp at egg level 100 good at egg level....if u r reading temp above the eggs thats to low

 

[Nikkumz]

Ya, i actually took the thermometer off the wall of the bator and its sitting directly on top of the eggs right now, i have the eggs in egg cartons with holes in the bottom for ventilation. Im worried about the humidity though, is it ok at 55%?

 

[deerman]

yes 60 would be better , just add more water surface (larger pan) not deeper

 

[Nikkumz]

ok, got that done, now the waiting game to see if it helps

 

[latebloomer]

one possible issue i see as you head toward lockdown is keeping humidity constant if you're opening the incubator to adjust the temperature

 

[Nikkumz]

All is well, temp has stayed at 99.1 all through the night and humididty is at 60% thanks guys!

 

[ziggy1964]

Hi . I had a disaster first hatch , with a dimmer switch
So I got a dimming thermostat from a good company called
Forttex £40.00, it's great stays at 37.5 allthe time
Except when I turn the eggs , it reduces current to my twin 40 watt
Bulbs , and I'm hopefully with 40% humidity at moment ,

 

[Missouri Chicken Chick]

Sounds like you've got a handle on it. I wish you luck with your hatch!