Questions about lockdown

[momsflock]

what exactly is the proceedure?
The reason I ask is because my homemade bator will rise to 102 F if I completely close the lid, but if I leave it proped open with an index card (slight crack) the temp stays between 99- 100 F. Can I leave it cracked at lockdown. Do I HAVE to put the plugs in and completely close it tight? Cracked or closed I am able to keep my humidity stable without a problem. If I plug it, the humidity goes too high.

So I guess my question is can you leave the bator cracked open during lockdown or is is supposed to be completely closed up?

Thank you all for your help and support.

 

[Jocasta]

So long as the internal humidity is set to 65% (minimum), then having the top slightly open shouldn't be a problem.

 

[mstrawn3]

You need good air flow for the hatch so I would leave it cracked open a little. The chicks could suffocate if you close it up tight.