Turkey egg weight loss %

[podgal]

What is the appropriate % rate of weight loss for turkey eggs?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I could be wrong but I think it is the same for all poultry. 13% or 11-12% by lockdown.

 

[WalnutHill]

I could be wrong but I think it is the same for all poultry. 13% or 11-12% by lockdown.

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[ChickenCanoe]

There's a chart here with some species but no turkeys. As you'll see they are all pretty close.
http://poultrykeeper.com/incubating-and-hatching-eggs/weight-loss-method-forl-incubation

 

[podgal]

Thanks chickencanoe and walnuthill for the quick responses.

 

[podgal]

I've got 9% loss at day 22. I've kept the humidity at 50-60% as recommended by Porter's. Not sure it'll get down another 2% by lock down on Saturday. This is my very first hatch ever. The next battle will be maintaining a high humidity. I've been reading and have strategies in place. Just hoping my Bronze and Chocolate poults are peeping on Wednesday. Thanks for your help.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

If you're concerned, I'd let it go dry for the next 3 days. That may be enough. As for maintaining a high humidity, surface area makes it go up more than volume so a sponge or other means to increase surface area. There are also humidity pads that serve the same purpose.

Have you read through this page?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/turkey-incubation-and-hatching-guide

 

[podgal]

If you're concerned, I'd let it go dry for the next 3 days. That may be enough. As for maintaining a high humidity, surface area makes it go up more than volume so a sponge or other means to increase surface area. There are also humidity pads that serve the same purpose.

Have you read through this page?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/turkey-incubation-and-hatching-guide

I've read quite a bit but never saw this. Love it. Thanks