Still Air Incubator Questions

[richardbim]

I started incubation last Sunday and I started out with the recommended temperature (99.5) l’m using the 9200 Little Giant incubator, I had it at that temperature for around 2 days. Then I started searching up the ideal temperature for a still air incubator, I read that some ideal temperatures ranged from 100 F to 102 F. Since then I’ve had my incubator at 101 F- 102 F. Are these temperatures ideal ? I started candling and I’ve seen some progress, so I’m guessing what I’m doing is working. Just wanted to hear from more experienced hatchers.

This is my first time incubating so I am very nervous !

 

[Tofu the chicken]

Welcome to BYC! We are glad to have you! I've never hatched an egg so I've got no clue about incubation, I hope someone who knows replies

 

[BlueBaby]

I have the same incubator, and have been using it for 3 year's now to do my hatches in. Yes, mine does seem to do better when I keep the temp between 100 and 101. Between hatches I think it help's to move your temp knob around a bit after you clean it out, or at least that's what I do with mine. Good luck with your hatch!

 

[richardbim]

I have the same incubator, and have been using it for 3 year's now to do my hatches in. Yes, mine does seem to do better when I keep the temp between 100 and 101. Between hatches I think it help's to move your temp knob around a bit after you clean it out, or at least that's what I do with mine. Good luck with your hatch!

Ah thank you, I need some reassurance. What temperature do you maintain when in lock down? And on day 21 once they start hatching?

 

[BlueBaby]

Ah thank you, I need some reassurance. What temperature do you maintain when in lock down? And on day 21 once they start hatching?

The temp will be the same throughout. Only the amount of humidity will change for the lock down. I keep mine between 35% and 40% humidity until lock down, then bump that up to 60% for lock down.

 

[Fire06]

The temp will be the same throughout. Only the amount of humidity will change for the lock down. I keep mine between 35% and 40% humidity until lock down, then bump that up to 60% for lock down.

How has your hatch rate been add those %’s? I’m running around 43% and wondering if I should leave it or bring it closer to 50%. Thanks and sorry forEase dropping ha ha

 

[BlueBaby]

How has your hatch rate been add those %’s? I’m running around 43% and wondering if I should leave it or bring it closer to 50%. Thanks and sorry forEase dropping ha ha

I just did a hatch 5 1/2 week's ago. I started out with 18, and 14 of those hatched.

 

[Fire06]

Ok great I’ll leave it alone and hope for the best. Thank you

 

[Nigel27]

Digging up this not so old thread to ask if the temperatures recommended are for a thermometer on the screen of the incubator? My thermometer is elevated