Just set 7 egg, varied breeds

[MountainChickenMama]

Well, I just set my first eggs, 7 of them, for my first time trying to hatch....Am I allowed to open the incubator to add water, candle on days 3 and 14, etc? Any advice for this newbie would be GREATLY appreciated!

 

[Illia]

Yep. The only times you shouldn't open it is in lockdown (day 18-hatch) and some people advise not to open it the first 3 days but if you've no choice, I say go ahead.

 

[MountainChickenMama]

Illia: The temp is ranging between 98-101.5, is this going to be a problem, does it have to be exact? Also, the humidity won't stay up, I have a sponge in the incubator and the trough is filled....I am using an egg turner, so I can't get a "cup" of water in there...H E L P, lol!