Temperatures and Humidity

[TwoCrows]

Where I live, the humidity is in the 40%. What could I do when lockdown comes and the humidity still doesn’t increase?

40% is actually perfect for outside air. As the embryos grow, they themselves will release humidity along with a sponge in a dish inside the machine and they should do well. You are shooting for 45% to 50% humidity at pipping and hatch.

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Humidity is quite fickle depending on where you live in altitude, humid outside air, arid climates, etc... 15% may work in humid climates, in drier areas 35 to 40% may be more ideal. Especially at pipping time, higher humidity is needed in dry air, less humidity in wetter outside air.

That's not true, your climate means nothing and the only difference it can make is how efficient your incubator runs.

Humidity is the moisture content expressed as a % based on how much moisture the atmosphere can retain at a given temperature.

Inside temp on incubator should be the same no matter where you are so humidity will be the exact same. You may have a different amount of natural humidity but you can control that.

 

[TwoCrows]

Sorry, I get them confused lol. The temperature the digital thermometers say is 108° but when I use a temp gun on the eggs themselves, it says anywhere from 99-101.

As long as you know this gun is correct, then this is a good temp.

 

[waitwhoslucas]

40% is actually perfect for outside air. As the embryos grow, they themselves will release humidity along with a sponge in a dish inside the machine and they should do well. You are shooting for 45% to 50% humidity at pipping and hatch.

What if I can’t get the humidity to raise during lockdown? Could I mist them? Although, the eggs may be harmed.

 

[waitwhoslucas]

As long as you know this gun is correct, then this is a good temp.

I’m pretty sure it’s accurate. Thank you!!

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

What if I can’t get the humidity to raise during lockdown? Could I mist them? Although, the eggs may be harmed.

Why can't you get the humidity to raise? What incubator are you using? Place a shallow dish in the bottom and fill with water.

I'd recommend 30% throughout incubation and 60% for lockdown, I've had great success with this.

 

[TwoCrows]

That's not true, your climate means nothing and the only difference it can make is how efficient your incubator runs.

Humidity is the moisture content expressed as a % based on how much moisture the atmosphere can retain at a given temperature.


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Inside temp on incubator should be the same no matter where you are so humidity will be the exact same. You may have a different amount of natural humidity but you can control that.

This is not a true statement. I live in an area of the country with 10% humidity. The machine struggles to fight this dry air and I have to play with vents and work sponges continuously.

In humid climates you can do what's called a dry hatch, because the air coming into the machine in so wet.

 

[waitwhoslucas]

Why can't you get the humidity to raise? What incubator are you using? Place a shallow dish in the bottom and fill with water.

I'd recommend 30% throughout incubation and 60% for lockdown, I've had great success with this.

I’ve tried misting the eggs, which did raise the humidity but quickly goes back down as soon as it all dries. I am using a dish and nothing :/

 

[TwoCrows]

What if I can’t get the humidity to raise during lockdown? Could I mist them? Although, the eggs may be harmed.

More sponges and yes, I do this, open the lid and mist everything if it's too dry.

 

[TwoCrows]

Use a bigger bowl and a bigger sponge, humidity doesn't respond all that fast, give it 12 hours to settle in.