Over 21 days, no pips, alot of thin red veins

[bb29292]

Not unless you leave it off for awhile

Ohh okay good to know

 

[SmiYa0126]

Ohh okay good to know

Can you position the egg with the end that you chipped off so you can see it from the outside?

 

[bb29292]

Can you position the egg with the end that you chipped off so you can see it from the outside?

Yes i’m watching it closely and can see continuous movement

 

[Painted Calls]

Can you position the egg with the end that you chipped off so you can see it from the outside?

I wouldn't reposition it. Depending on how different that is than the way it was set at lock down, may cause the chick to not be able to hatch.

That's why you stop turning them 3 days out.

 

[bb29292]

I wouldn't reposition it. Depending on how different that is than the way it was set at lock down, may cause the chick to not be able to hatch.

That's why you stop turning them 3 days out.

I understand, I try to put it back in its exact previous position

 

[Tonyroo]

Keep the humidity at 70% consistently to avoid lubricating the cracked egg so the other eggs aren't affected. You need to stabilize your temperature during lockdown.

Developing chicks need consistent temperature for there body parts to form and function.

 

[bb29292]

Keep the humidity at 70% consistently to avoid lubricating the cracked egg so the other eggs aren't affected. You need to stabilize your temperature during lockdown.

Developing chicks need consistent temperature for there body parts to form and function.

I try to do this, my incubator is automatic however, the only way I can control the humidity is by stocking up water bottles that you’re supposed to attach. (I wouldnt know the exact percentage of humidity it just shows me the temperature)

 

[bb29292]

Keep the humidity at 70% consistently to avoid lubricating the cracked egg so the other eggs aren't affected. You need to stabilize your temperature during lockdown.

Developing chicks need consistent temperature for there body parts to form and function.

My incubator is basically this: do you have any tips on better controlling the humidity just by using the bottles? x

 

[Tonyroo]

Use a wet paper towel or hand towel, squeeze it to get the excess out then place it inside the incubator.

 

[HeidiGetsChicks]

My incubator is basically this: do you have any tips on better controlling the humidity just by using the bottles? x

My incubator is similar in that it is designed to be used with an upside down bottle.

I've found that when I use the bottle as the incubator is designed it is waaaaay too wet inside. They keep a continuous level of water in the reservoir giving you no control over the humidity. I've removed my bottle holders and taped the tube up. I'm incubating dry this time around and if I need to add water I'll add a tiny bit through the tube, definitely not as much as an upside down bottle would.

I hear you that your incubator doesn't have a way of measuring humidity--neither does mine, but that's actually pretty crucial! It's generally advised to buy your own separate thermometer and hydrometer to put inside to check temperature and moisture levels. Otherwise you just don't have much control.