Hey all! I'm wanting to set eggs in my incubator and I'm having trouble with the humidity levels. It is about 89% humidity here and my incubator's humidity is about 63%ish. It is dry -no water in the tray. I have a RetiPro 5000 so to my knowledge there are no vents. It's a cabnet type self contained unit. So, should I set my eggs anyway? With the storms due over the next few days I'm sure the humidity will fluxuate quite a bit. I set the bator up yesterday with water and the humidity went to 70%. I used a towel and soaked up most of the water leaving a little in the try and got it to about 60%. Then took the try out and dried it off and got the humidity down to about 50-55%. Last night before bed I checked it and the humidity was down to 20-30%. So I added just a tablespoon of water and this morning it was 75%. Took out the water and stared dry again. The temp is holding just fine-being about 98-99.
How do those who deal with humid areas incubate? Should I start with a dry hatch and then add a little cup with a slightly damp spounge when the humidity levels drop? Do I just not worry about it at all then at lockdown adjust the humidity accordingly if needed?
I've incubated tons but that was in So. Cal where the weather was dry with little humidity. This is a first for me! Thanks for any input in advance.
How do those who deal with humid areas incubate? Should I start with a dry hatch and then add a little cup with a slightly damp spounge when the humidity levels drop? Do I just not worry about it at all then at lockdown adjust the humidity accordingly if needed?
I've incubated tons but that was in So. Cal where the weather was dry with little humidity. This is a first for me! Thanks for any input in advance.
