Problem during the lockdown period

[marieapaul]

My lockdown period starts 2 days ago and only 3 out 35 hatched. I have a Little Giant incubator and my humidity don't go higher than 61% no matter how much water I put inside. Can someone, please, tell me what to do to save some more chicks. I am still in my 21st day.

 

[Bill 101]

If your still on day 21, WAIT. It may take a bit longer for some.

Now, NEXT time BEFORE you start your next batch, figure out how you are going to get humidity higher. You know it's a problem at lockdown, so get it fixed. Your probably going to need paper towels to act as wicks or maybe sponges to increase the evaporative surface inside the incubator.

 

[Sphinx]

I've noticed as chicks hatch, the humidity naturally goes way up.

How do you have water in there? Just poured in the bottom, or in sponges? I wonder if you were to put a wet sponge in there if it would help.

Also, is it possibly your hygrometer is malfunctioning?