Yes, it´s much clearer now. I second Ashtree´s opinion. And they are beautiful, I love the blue-based.
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My incubator also just measures temperature. I bought a hygrometer at a pet store, though (used by people that have reptiles in terrariums). The measuring device is only about 1 inch x 1/2 Inch, and I have that in the bator. A thin cable runs out of the bator to a display I have on the outside. If it´s too dry, I add a little water to the bator. If the humidity is too high, I open the bator a little and let some fresh air in. I now usually have a hatch rate of about 80-90%. You should try it! The device only cost about 15$, much less probably than the value of eggs that are lost due to wrong humidity!Hi there!...
I wish I had some help for you. Shipped eggs is such a crap shoot, but if it wasn't for shipped eggs, I'd have no SFH! I too have only a Brinsea Mini advance, and have had 6 hatches so far, currently on my 7th. I don't have a hygrometer, and as you know the brinsea mini only measures temperature. I will tell you, I have had chicks hatch from those horrible saddle air cells too. I have had mild success, but the chicks I have hatched have been amazing. I hope that adding the humidity helps the egg that is developing. I do know these eggs can be very tricky to hatch, and what seems to work for some, doesn't work for others. Dry hatch until lockdown does seem to be the preferred method with experienced peeps. It is a learning curve. My first attempt I only had 3 of 7 hatch, but they grew up healthy and strong. There are starting to be more and more breeders here in the north east.. I'm in New York, and I know of a few people in PA, so maybe your next hatch you can drive to get some hatching eggs. I am finally starting to get my girls laying, and I can't wait to try a hatch with eggs fresh out of my backyard, and hope I will get a better hatch rate! I have 14 shipped eggs in 2 Brinsea Mini's at the moment, due on Sunday. I am hoping for half to hatch. Don't get discouraged, they are so worth more attempts! I also would LOVE a broody to try, and hope for some better luck there. Let us know how your little lone egglet does.
Good Luck!
MB
Thanks! That is what I thought, but I wasn't sure. I will definitely be keeping one of these cockerels, I just don't know how to choose, they are both so pretty.Yes, it´s much clearer now. I second Ashtree´s opinion. And they are beautiful, I love the blue-based.
Thanks! That is what I thought, but I wasn't sure. I will definitely be keeping one of these cockerels, I just don't know how to choose, they are both so pretty.
Thanks Alpine for the tip. I will keep an eye on these two as they grow, I was thinking about possibly keeping both until they are fully mature, then deciding. I already have 2 cochin roos though, and about 25 hens, so there is not too much room for many more roos. Although these little SFH boys are in a group of 26 chicks, so they will have some of their own ladies. One other question as well. Chick #1 (the pullet) is a definite pure splash, she is almost pure white but has a couple of light gray slashes on her wings and head. Is she an ideal breeder? Or will she not produce flowered chicks?