Lockdown humidity down to 37 while at work!!! Did I kill them????

[Wyogirl]

This AM at 0730 humidity was at 58 , am trying dry incubation. when i got home at 1700 hrs it was down to 37 ahhhhhhhh di I harm them??? This is beginning of day 19
Ayda

 

[Griffin Nest]

i don't think it's that bad.

as long as that doesnt happen when they're pipped

that would be bad

 

[Wyogirl]

Thanks have been running downstairs every 30 min to check humidity, no pipping as of yet!
Ayda

 

[BlackBrookPoultry]

They're fine, but get that humidity back up before any pip!

 

[Lacrystol]

You'll be fine but I would make sure the humidity is up when you go to work again. Maybe put in another wet sponge because they will be OK even if it goes to 65 or even 70

 

[Wyogirl]

I have the Brinsea Oct 20, first time using it!! So far so good I did put a sponge in it and am able to go thru the vent hole with tubing to wet it down, humidity is between 65-70, am not going to open it even if it kills me!!!!!!!!!!!!!! have 8 silkies in lockdown mode an really really want them
Ayda

 

[rarely bored]

Hope your little chickies come out... and then you can post pictues

and, until they pip, the humidity isn't crucial - but once the egg is open, then humidity matters!

 

[Wyogirl]

Thank you for the encouragement!!! I'm on my way downstairs to check on humidity and then off to bed

Ayda

 

[Griffin Nest]

can you post pics when you see the first pip???

 

[Wyogirl]

I will!! It's really hard to see inside with the Brinsea. I bought mine off ebay, a used one, the plastic is not as clear as the plexiglass. Have laready looked at 0500 and nothing yet, thought I heard a chirping??? or am I losing it

Ayda