Quote: does the peep thing apply to all chicks or just the BCM ones?
I do it for all eggs. I prefer to do it for internal pip. The taping and peeping is a good indicator. Sometimes non are piped until the next morning, than you have to scramble to get them out of the turner if you do not have a different hatcher. I have one.
So, a question for you experienced incubators! We're getting ready for our first attempt at incubating and hatching our own chicks, and were planning on doing guinea and chicken eggs at the same time, but are getting mixed opinions on whether this is possible. will it work out fine as long as i start the guineas a week early? I was ready mumsy's excellent article on that thing, and had a couple questions. Our humidity is currently VERY LOW here. especially since we're still heating with wood. Is the 33% that she uses ideal, or should we go with the 45-50% recommended by other sites? I don't want to be drowning any chicks!!! Very excited and a little nervous!
Good question..
Your environment is critical. That is what will make your hatch a success. Monitor your humidity levels. Choose a room that has the most even temperature controls. A room that has low traffic, no sun beating in the window and no drafts. Find one that has a humidity level that stays around 40%. You can add a pan of water to a dry room to help. Hatches work if you can keep inside and outside close. If outside is 30-40% humidity, the inside can b maintained easier at 30-40 %.
The recomended numbers work great for the large incubators and hatchery's and for people who hatch at higher temps. It will work if you have egg turners and fans and keep it at 101
