Still-Air versus Forced-Air for GOOSE EGGS

[M0therGoose]

I have 4 Sebbie eggs in a Still-Air Hova Bator 1602N. Is the humidity and temperature suppose to be the same as a forced air incubator? If not, what? My forced-air cabinet incubator died right before my sebbie eggs came in the mail so i had to run out and get the only thing i could find--- a still-air incubator. This is my first time hatching goose eggs. Thanks!

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

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Forced air is generally better for waterfowl eggs, but you use what you have available.

Temp for still air should be 101-102 to allow for temp layering in the incubator. Temp during forced air is 99.5.

Humdity is the same for forced air, and still air.

Good luck!

 

[DuckyBoys]

I think the still air is much better at holding humidity here in my extremely dry climate. The constantly moving fan in the forced air really lowers the humidity and requires a lot more intervention to keep it high enough.

But, for temperature - my forced air can't be beat. It is a trade off, I guess. right now I have all my goose eggs in the still and most of my duck eggs in the forced. There doesnt' seem to be any difference in how things are progressing, most are fertile and growing well in both.