This is just my opinion...OK I'm prepping the bator for lock down but am confused.....normal I knowI've had the eggs in a turner but want to lay them flat for hatch. One place I read I should put them in a cut down egg carton, but I'm leaning towards laying flat. Another said I should raise the grate so they're at approximately the same level to keep temp the same. And another place said leave the temp alone and put them flat and they'll be fine. Soooo......which do I do? lol Like I said I want to lay flat if at all possible. Second question. I have a horrible time keeping up humidity. Is it OK to mist the eggs with a spray bottle of luke warm water maybe morning and evening? That seems to be the only way I can keep enough humidity to put any type of condensation on the windows. Also, should I attempt to take both plugs out? I know ventiliation is impotatant especially being a still air, but it also lets humidity out. Should I set up my daughters humidifier by the bator to help?
Lay them flat..moms do.
Leave the grate where it is and cover with shelf liner or paper towel. Chicks do better with dropped temps during hatch, and the lower level of taking out the turner, lets you do this with out messing with any dials.
Do not mist hatching eggs. it will cool the surface of the shell too fast. Use a clean warm wet sponge and lay it under a hole where you can add warm water directly on the surface of the sponge with a straw. You will be able to add humidity through the hatch if needed.( Humidity works well with a larger surface like the sponge). You do not need condensation to have good humidity. Do not add more moisture until you check humidity in 3-5 hours. Easy as you go..
I would not use a humidifier at this time.
