What does one do?

[Libby Shaver]

Yes it has two air spots where I can open it but wouldn't that make the humidity drop?

Opening the air spots about a quarter of the way on each will allow more air to flow through the incubator.

 

[Xlcandylx]

It would get the rain out- ventilation is vitally important.

I opened one of the holes but what to do to keep the incubator high in humidity? I know humidity is very important part especially in hatching day.

 

[Welshies]

I opened one of the holes but what to do to keep the incubator high in humidity? I know humidity is very important part especially in hatching day.

Keep an eye on it. Add more water if needed.

 

[Xlcandylx]

let that chick go a full 24 hours before you assist. Did you do a staggered hatch? Are your vents open? I'm guessing your hygrometer is not well callibrated. At 65%, it wouldn't be dripping down the sides. It would be very moist, but not dripping, Your humidity is most likely just fine, and that chick needs time to finish hatching. Go read a book, sit on your hands, look but don't touch. How many other eggs left to hatch?

There is four more eggs but they are a couple days apart from the first two. My first guy came out 2 days ago pretty quickly. I've just been struggling on keeping the humidity high and not allowing it to drop. Ive placed tubs that runs under so I can add water and not have to lift the lid.

 

[WVduckchick]

My biggest worry is that I can't get the incubator past 65% humidity without causing the top to be wet.... It's like raining inside it.

If its dripping wet, but the hygrometer is reading 65%, then the hygrometer is wrong. Needs to be calibrated with the salt test.

At this point, don't worry about the number on the dial... just get rid of the condensation. A tiny bit is fine, but dripping is too high.

 

[Xlcandylx]

It's so exciting though.... I see the egg moving and hear the baby. XD

 

[Welshies]

There is four more eggs but they are a couple days apart from the first two. My first guy came out 2 days ago pretty quickly. I've just been struggling on keeping the humidity high and not allowing it to drop. Ive placed tubs that runs under so I can add water and not have to lift the lid.

You should be lifting the lid. Oxygen exchange is important.

 

[Xlcandylx]

If its dripping wet, but the hygrometer is reading 65%, then the hygrometer is wrong. Needs to be calibrated with the salt test.

At this point, don't worry about the number on the dial... just get rid of the condensation. A tiny bit is fine, but dripping is too high.

I did open it and removed the water off the top I been watching and letting the humidity fall jus

If its dripping wet, but the hygrometer is reading 65%, then the hygrometer is wrong. Needs to be calibrated with the salt test.

At this point, don't worry about the number on the dial... just get rid of the condensation. A tiny bit is fine, but dripping is too high.

Salt test?

 

[Welshies]

It's so exciting though.... I see the egg moving and hear the baby. XD

Don't help it, it'll possibly hurt it.

 

[Xlcandylx]

I bet everyone is curious about how my new baby is. Well I actually have 2 more.

here's the new little fellas XD.