Has anyone left their chicks to pipe and then hatch an incubator at 55% humidity with much success? I have 24 hours to move them to my second incubator at 70-75% humidity and not sure if they're ready to move. (It's a staggered lockdown as not all eggs have the same lockdown date) There are 4 that are 18 days along, yet with perfect temp and humidity this whole time, they just don't look like they fill the egg like a normal 18 day'er... Lotsa movement on their own during candling and they all look great with nice veins. Wonder if I should let them pip and not move them. Feeling stuck.
I think you should move them , even if they are a day or two early it shoudnt hurt them but low humidity after they pip might but its your call.
Thanks Gabrielle. So 70% humidity will not hurt them 2-3 days early? I am thinking these chicks are late bloomers despite having a perfect environment. Thanks, Kurt
Like most babies they come when they want to although they are affected by there inviroment. I think they should be ok I am not an expert though. Good luck and post pictures of your babies when they hatch
I am wondering what your himidity has been during the first 18 days? I have been running mine at 55% and now I've been told that despite the literature, experienced hatchers find this to be too high. Mine also have quite a bit of clear space at the top and I think it's bc there is too much moisture in the eggs. Praying some of mine survive and yours too. Good luck!