Lockdown Problems...Advice Welcome

[ByHisHands]

We went in to lockdown yesterday and now the humidity and temp are unstable. Haven't had any problems until last night.
Humidity fluctuates between 60 and 85%, temp is more stable with only small fluctuations. I am so afraid that the chicks won't hatch...
any imput?????

 

[ByHisHands]

Anyone? Do you think there is hope? What are the min and max numbers for humidity during lockdown?

Thanks

 

[chickenfried]

This is my first time hatching but mine has been running 70 - 80 percent and I just had one break out of the egg and walking around and chirping up a storm. I have 5 more that are piped.
Hope this helps a little not trying to give any advice this is my first time and seems to be working with this humidity.

 

[Kittymomma]

My humidity ran between 62-75 and I had 22/24. I'm not sure what incubator you're using, but my lg still air took a couple of hours to stabalize after I added water. I've learned to make a change and then leave it alone for at least 4-6 hours before trying to make anymore adjustments.

 

[smoothmule]

the chicks will cause the temp to go up and down so don't adjust too much, it will stabilize. If the moisture is too high (steamy, dripping_ then you can remove one of the plugs on the top. It should be okay, good luck!

 

[babsbag]

I think you are ok with the humidity. Make sure your vents are open. You have to have ventilation or you will have problems. 60% isn't that low, and once a chick hatches the humidity will go up as they dry. Just give it a little while and it will probably stabilize, just like someone else posted. Positive thoughts coming your way.

 

[ByHisHands]

Thanks for the replies

Apparently I cannot count and we aren't actually due to hatch until Sunday

As of right now the humidity is hovering right
around 60 and the temp is pretty steady. I keep peeking through the little windows just to see if there is any change at all, but the
eggs are still just laying around LOL

Chickenfried and kittymomma, I am so glad your hatches turned out good. I am just nervous since this is my first

Anyway, I will update as things start to happen around here...oh and I have an LG still air too.

 

[MakNat]

Mine is a LG still air. My lockdown runs between 55% 75% and I usually have 90% 100% hatch rates!! Good luck and have fun! If this is your first, get ready! You won't be able to stop!! This is my 4th just this year!! HHahhahahaaa!!!

 

[ByHisHands]

Okay everyone, we have babies!!!!

3 are out so far, this is so exciting! There are
6 more pipped. We have 18 in the bator so I think we're doing good so far.

 

[Kittymomma]

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