We Got Our First (chicken) Eggs!!

[pennyJo1960]

I'm sorry...the only way to know is to calibrate one.

isn't @BantyChooks better at incubation

 

[Kiki]

isn't @BantyChooks better at incubation

Yes she is great!
@BantyChooks

 

[BantyChooks]

Yes she is great!
@BantyChooks

I think you got the wrong person.
I second Kiki's recommendation to calibrate them.

1. Fill a milk bottle cap or another small container with salt, and add a few drops of water (not enough to dissolve the salt).
2. Put the cap inside of a baggie or plastic container along with your hygrometer, and seal the bag.
3. Wait 6 hours, then check the reading on your hygrometer without opening the bag (or immediately after removing). If the reading is 75%, then your hygrometer is accurate and no adjustment is required.
4. If the reading is not precisely 75%, then adjust the hygrometer to 75% by turning the screw or dial on the back. This must be done immediately after removing from the bag or container before room conditions cause the reading to change.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Old age couldn't think of the name when I tagged you

 

[Beacon Point Ratite Ranch]

I'm sorry...the only way to know is to calibrate one.

How do I calibrate one? I've never done that before.

 

[Kiki]

@aart I'm stuck on my phone right now and can't link articles.
Can you link yours please?

 

[aart]

@aart I'm stuck on my phone right now and can't link articles.
Can you link yours please?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/

 

[Kiki]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/

 

[Beacon Point Ratite Ranch]

Okay. I'll do that. Thanks!

In other news, we have our first chick!

 

[Kiki]

Okay. I'll do that. Thanks!

In other news, we have our first chick!

Congrats!