My hygrometer finally came in the mail yesterday...

[treslilbirds]

...with a cracked screen.

Guess I’ll be waiting some MORE before I try to hatch any eggs.

Anyway, I’m glad I have y’all to vent to and that y’all understand exactly how frustrating this is. Lol!

P.S. Any brand suggestions on a not too expensive hygrometer with a probe would be greatly appreciated!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I would look at cigar humidor hygrometers. There are lots of companies that sell them.
https://www.cigarsinternational.com/shop/hygrometers/1800042/?v=5000
I would go ahead and set eggs and just put some water in. You can see how it is going by candling or even weighing eggs before you set and periodically thereafter. They should lose about 0.65% weight per day if humidity is correct.