May hatch-a-long

[Mraya]

I go for 60-70. That's when the viewing window starts to get condensation in the corners but isn't fogged up. How often have you adding water during incubation? Do you have a sponge in there or water the incubator wells?

I have a sponge and I just added more water because the windows were drying up and I have to keep it covered with a towel heat stays stable better that way. I went out to let the chicks out for a couple of hours when I came back in Humidity was down to 40 but temp was good.

 

[Mraya]

When you added the water was it warm?

Yes always

 

[Mraya]

I think the only problem with high humidity at lock down would be if you had the humidity too high during incubation and didn't get the evaporation (air cells growth) that was needed. Then the extra high humidity at lock down could be detrimental. Otherwise I don't see a problem with too high.

My air cells were a little small at lock down I marked them but the pips are below the mark I made closer to where they should be so I think I am ok.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

My air cells were a little small at lock down I marked them but the pips are below the mark I made closer to where they should be so I think I am ok.

I agree. I think you've got everything covered. Not just waiting for the hatching.

 

[Mraya]

I agree. I think you've got everything covered. Not just waiting for the hatching.

And waiting, and waiting, and waiting

 

[chickenmama109]

I go for 60-70. That's when the viewing window starts to get condensation in the corners but isn't fogged up. How often have you adding water during incubation? Do you have a sponge in there or water the incubator wells?

thats what i try and keep mine at during lock to has well

 

[Zinjifrah]

Egg set delayed... my eggs haven't been shipped yet. Can't guarantee cooperation from the hens, if the eggs are sold before they've been laid!

 

[KathryninQuebec]

Try soaking up some of the water... reduce the surface area if at all possible.

Maybe take the cups out and just leave a damp sponge. Monitor and then add accordingly.

 

[KathryninQuebec]

16+ Serama Bantam eggs. That's what I got last time, from a different seller, and they sent 18 eggs. I don't assume I'll get more than 16! My first hatch, I got 4 chicks from... hopefully I'll do better this time. I'm happy with whatever I get, though, as long as I get some! If I do, it'll be some genetic diversity.

I'm doing shipped eggs for the first time. Did you check out the article on Shipped eggs? It really helped me out.

 

[Zinjifrah]

I'm doing shipped eggs for the first time. Did you check out the article on Shipped eggs? It really helped me out.

This will be my second batch of shipped eggs. Seramas again! Really loving the four that I got from the first batch. Such confident, curious little things.