Phoenix5ire
In the Brooder
- Apr 16, 2015
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I am not entirely sure on the target humidity but based on what I've read, the RH should be kept close to 45% so this is the magic number I'm hoping to maintain. I live in OK, it's Spring time right now and the weather is perfect (aside from the sporadic brewing tornadoes), it's not too wet or dry, so 45% shouldn't be a problem.I'm on this side of the pond, too
Yes, if you have a hygrometer, fill as needed. If one channel doesn't bring your humidity high enough, fill them both. If one channel gets it close, fine tune with the air vent. You will be very glad that you bought a Brinsea for your first hatching experience. I bought one after a miserable failure with styrofoam.
What is your target humidity for the first 18 days?
This is my first season with the birds, they're all mature hens and they're laying good but nobody wants to brood/sit. One finally sat with 8 eggs, after 3 hatched she never sat again and the rest just died. I got a little frustrated with her and her friends... so I'm resorting to playing chicken Mama myself.
Thanks again for the comments.