My first Hatch-a-long!!!!! (And first hatch!)

[LadiesAndJane]

I’m thinking the old-fashioned thermometer that you put under your tongue to check your temperature.
Give the fish tank one a try!

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Just remember the temperature will drop temporarily when you open the incubator, just do it quickly.

 

[Mrs J]

So yesterday evening I put the eggs in lockdown and I noticed this morning that the built in thermometer said 99.6 and the other one said 97.0. What do I do? They have both been close to the same before (about .2 degrees off of each other) but now they are 2.5 degrees off of each other.

Hi do you have another thermometer you could use? Just to see wether the built in one is dodgy..would be helpful for future use also. I personally wouldn’t stress to much, a hen normally gets off the eggs and it doesn’t cause problems, I think it is more about humidity levels at this point. Be aware once a chick hatches, the humidity rises, I’ve had my humidity rise to 85/90 during hatch my anxiety went through the roof But that is normal. Everything turned out fine. Good luck

 

[Iluveggers]

Some egg pictures!!

I would say her Maran eggs are a 6-7 right now, but if I get a hen they lay darker when they first start laying.
The little white eggs are my silkies eggs!!

Are the Ameraucana eggs blue? I couldn’t pick them out in the pic. I’m watching this thread! I have to wait til May to hatch!

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

Are the Ameraucana eggs blue? I couldn’t pick them out in the pic. I’m watching this thread! I have to wait til May to hatch!

They are a light blue.

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

The fish tank thermometer says close to 99 degrees so I’m gonna trust the built in brinsea thermometer

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

Is 62% humidity good for lockdown?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Is 62% humidity good for lockdown?

Yes! It’s just about perfect. As others have stated, humidity will go up as the eggs hatch and then you really won’t need to add any more water at that point.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

The fish tank thermometer says close to 99 degrees so I’m gonna trust the built in brinsea thermometer

Great! Brinsea are incredibly reliable in my experience. Always good to have a back up thermometer to make sure though.

 

[JustBabyMargo]

@Little Baby Bean @JustBabyMargo

Sorry I couldn’t help! But I am still excited! And you’re doing great!