newbie questions

[chansman]

Hey Guys,
My son got a hovabator and turner for his bday and we're about to load the set of eggs. We've let it run for a couple of days and have the temperature set at 99°-100°. I think he needs to get a hygrometer as there is no way to measure humidity. Question; do you just place a container with water in it to get the humidity up or what? Would guys recommend quail, chicken or turkeys eggs for his first batch?
We have a steady supply of each so we're not buying any of the eggs.

Thanks,

 

[floridachickhatcher]

its best to get a hydrometer cause on my first couple of hatchs the hate rate was horrible and when i finally bought one i found out it was 30 and 40% humidity so all the time the babys where dying in the shell plus the fact that i put them in the shell upside down didnt help im sure.... i bought one from TSC $2.99 its indoor and outdoor i just set it on top of the eggs and if its low you just put in a wet sponge and it should kick it up and there should be moisture rings in the bottom i dont know i use LG myself and i would say chickens