my incubator went dry...

[BornInSpain]

I just checked the water on my genesis incubator and it was totally dry, do you thin that harmed the eggs? I also have two 17 day old eggs that I have not seen any movement when I candled them since yesterday, are they still alive? This is my firat time hatching. I have 6 Ameraucana eggs, 7 silkies, 8 copper marans, and 6 blue oripngtons

 

[jenlynn4]

what was your humidity level inside? As long as it doesnt get to low they should be fine.

 

[clayb226]

What day did you find out you were dry, and what did the humidity get down to?? I have been reading up on the dry incubation method, where it incubates around 25% for the first 18 days, and about 50% I think for the last three. Do not quote me on the %'s, I would have to look it back up. I did not do the dry method this time, may try it next time though, I have heard good things about it.

 

[BornInSpain]

Well, I don't have a hydrometer. I thought that with the egg turner and the incubator I had all I needed. but since reading in here, I need to buy one, I know...

they should include one with the incubators

 

[clayb226]

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Yeah, this site is great, I would think you should be fine. Good Luck.

 

[FireTigeris]

I've had it happened and didn't seem to effect the hatch, my hatches were in the 70% area.

 

[snazzyboots]

my hubby added a fan to my hovabator and it has been much drier. i've had to add a lot more water this time. i'm hoping they will do ok. lock down is monday. good luck with yours