Noob Q!

[FLKPits]

What happens if the humidity is too high in the incubator the first few days? Is there a way I can lower it without cooling the incubator too much?

 

[fried green eggs]

Hi &

Here is a link that may help answer your questions. https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/incubation-cheat-sheet Good Luck with your eggs.

 

[FLKPits]

Thanks for the link. I'm not sure I saw anything that helps though. I made a stupid mistake and added too much water on day 2

 

[fried green eggs]

Can you open the lid quickly in a heated room? I candle eggs in a bathroom that was pre-heated with a space heater to keep eggs warm. Then you could soak up some of the water.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Its ok if they cool for a few minutes..... its their internal temps that matter most.... high humidity is worse... I use different size cups to control humidity until lockdown because I can remove add easily, plus they dont get mold growth.... HOWEVER I dont have a turner and have room to do so...... My notes https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101 oh remember surface area is what has more effect on humidity than depth....