LG incubator: 95 on the mesh-99 top of eggs

[Arielle]

LG still air, 8 TURKEY eggs; day 2 of incubation.

Temps holding steady. Put in both plugs ( manual says only one) to get temps to 99-100 on the top.

Should I increase the temperature to 101-102 on top of the eggs? THe temperature on the mesh seems too low.

 

[yinepu]

ok.. i'm a bit confused.. what is the temp at the top of the eggs?

 

[XxB0rd3rsxX10]

yes, i keep my temp around 100-102 on the top of my eggs and its around 98-99 on the bottom. but im new at this too.... im still on my first hatch and i can hear one chick inside the egg peeping right now!!!

i hope he makes it

 

[XxB0rd3rsxX10]

i forgot to add that i have a LG still air incubator too

 

[Arielle]

95 on the mesh the eggs lay on,
99-100 on top of the egg.

Just spoke to a woman at Miller manufacturing that makes the LG--the 800 number is on the manual !

SHe suggested cut styrofoam cups to be half the height of the eggs and set thermometer on the cups; I cut a half-circle on opposite sides of the cups to keep round thermometer in place. Temp should be 99-100 degrees. Also turkey eggs are thick shelled and need plenty of humidity: set up cups with sponges.

Red plugs are to manage humidity; the tiny holes top and bottom are adequate ventilation.

LG thermometer now limited to sit only on top of the eggs. IT's attached to a square of plastic and won't fit elsewhere.

Woman I talked to was very nice; with loads of experience herself --gotta ask for her though; phone people are reps only without actual experience (IMO--asked 2 and no experience using LG).

 

[XxB0rd3rsxX10]

thats a good idea i might have to try that out when i start my next batch.

 

[Arielle]

XxB0rd3rsxX10

yes, i keep my temp around 100-102 on the top of my eggs and its around 98-99 on the bottom. but im new at this too.... im still on my first hatch and i can hear one chick inside the egg peeping right now!!! i hope he makes it

Thanks for the numbers. Hope the chick makes it!​