Too much humidity? And pre-incubating egg storage?

[clairabean]

Last few days have been a trial run with newly made incubator. Humidity is up to about 75%, steady. Is this too high for the first 18 days?

And how do you store your eggs before incubation? I have 6 hens, laying 5 eggs a day, so I need to store the eggs for two- three days to stockpile them.

 

[rebel yell]

Yes it is to high, I keep mine at 20-25% or lower the 1st 17 days, & 65% on day 18. eggs keep very good in the fridge, just get them up to room temp before loading them in the bator.

 

[clairabean]

More vent holes should do the trick, yes?

 

[kathyinmo]

Storage ... I keep mine on an egg turner in the basement (60 - 65*), until I am ready to incubate them.
Humidity ... I use around 35% the first 18 days, then up to 60 - 65% for the hatch.

Good luck!

 

[A.T. Hagan]

75% is definitely too high for most areas. Either reduce the surface area of the water you are using to provide the humidity or increase the ventilation.

I keep my hatching eggs in the refrigerator until I'm ready to hatch. I turn them at least once a day while they are waiting.