Please Help Now! Duck Egg Incubator Correct Temperature and Humidity

[rtrodr90]

I have read many different “correct” settings for the temperature and humidity in the incubators. I need someone to please give me the correct settings.

I have a Little Giant 9200 (no fan kit) still air Incubator. I have 3 duck eggs inside.

What should my temperature and humidity be set at?

Is there a 10 digit rage it can be in safely. For example: could I have it between 99 - 102 degrees and 40-55% humidity?

I currently have them set at 53% humidity and 101.5 temperature. During the night it tends to stay at 99.5 temperature and 54% humidity.


I really want to have a successful batch. I have gotten super attached to my eggs. My daughter is super excited about the possibility of a duckling(s).

 

[caboodleschicks]

What day is your duck eggs on?
I'm definitely no expert, but I'd say keeping the temperature around 99.5 to 101 is a good number. I'd lower the temperature to 98.5 when they start hatching, so it doesn't get too hot. For the humidity, I'd say around 55 to 60 and for when hatching time comes 70%.
Have you been spritzing the eggs with warm water?

 

[Kiki]

I have to ask first:
Do you have calibrated thermometerS and humidity gauges IN the bator?

You CAN NOT trust the built in thermometer.

 

[rtrodr90]

What day is your duck eggs on?
I'm definitely no expert, but I'd say keeping the temperature around 99.5 to 101 is a good number. I'd lower the temperature to 98.5 when they start hatching, so it doesn't get too hot. For the humidity, I'd say around 55 to 60 and for when hatching time comes 70%.
Have you been spritzing the eggs with warm water?

Thank you. No spritzing until Saturday. Today is day 5

 

[rtrodr90]

I have to ask first:
Do you have calibrated thermometerS and humidity gauges IN the bator?

You CAN NOT trust the built in thermometer.

 

[rtrodr90]

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Thank you. No spritzing until Saturday. Today is day 5

i just out the other two in so they aren’t accurate yet.

 

[casportpony]

@WVduckchick, @Pyxis, @Ravynscroft migh have some advice for you.

 

[Pyxis]

101.5 is the correct temperature for a still air incubator, so you are good having it set there.

Humidity doesn't have one correct value - what it should be varies from location to location. For me, 30% is best, but it could be different for you. Best thing to do is track the growth of your air cells and adjust humidity accordingly. I'd recommend starting with it around 40% and adjusting from there if necessary.

 

[caboodleschicks]

Thank you. No spritzing until Saturday. Today is day 5

Okay.
Awesome. If it's no trouble, can you post some pictures when they are on day 10?

 

[WVduckchick]

101.5 is the correct temperature for a still air incubator, so you are good having it set there.

Humidity doesn't have one correct value - what it should be varies from location to location. For me, 30% is best, but it could be different for you. Best thing to do is track the growth of your air cells and adjust humidity accordingly. I'd recommend starting with it around 40% and adjusting from there if necessary.

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@rtrodr90 the reason you see so many different recommendations is that different numbers work for different incubators, different eggs, and different areas of the world. Do you live in a humid area or a dry area? It makes a difference. If you are humid, you can probably run a little lower humidity. Dry areas may need a little higher.
Candle your eggs on day 7, and trace the air cell. (pen, pencil, crayon, doesn't matter lol) and post a picture, and we'll see where they are.

Best of luck!