what should the humidity be for chicken eggs is 70% to high?

[bock]

HELP! I just received 10 chicken eggs from murray mcmurray and the humidity is insisting on staying at 70%-72% is that to high ? Is my hatch ruined?

 

[gabrielle1976]

Thats a bit high.
What kind of bator do you have?
I dont think its ruined , but we should work on getting it down a little.
Is youre humidity guage acurate?

 

[LilRalphieRoosmama]

Yes, that's too high. Don't give up on them yet though, but open the incubator and let some of that out. Might need to keep the vent plug or two out for a bit until it gets stabilized. Ideally it should be under 50%, between the 37-47% range. If you can, wick up some of the water with a paper towel.

 

[BawGock]

Yeah that sounds a little high.
Every one has their favorite incubation humidity, here's mine:
40-50% for days 1-17
60-70 % for days 18- to the end of your hatch.
You need to experiment to find which works best for you.
Also, calibrate your hygrometer.
Here's a great step by step site to help you:
http://exoticpets.about.com/od/herpresources/ss/hygrometer.htm
Good luck on your hatch!
Carolyn

 

[bock]

I am currently using a little giant forced air incubator.

 

[gabrielle1976]

Im useing a LG still air and it really hasnt been that bad.

Well can you pull out both the red plugs that should help with humidity?
How much water is in there?

 

[bock]

I just took out all of the water with a turkey baster but the humidity just keeps on getting higher. At one point it was 76% humidity, I am using a sprigfeild percise temp I bought on ebay and it reads 50% humidity in the room the incubator is in so I think it is correct.I am so confused!

 

[bock]

GREAT news! I opened the vent plugs and let some air out, now it is at 60% humidity and is still warming up but is at98.8 degrees!Thank you so much,have a wonderful day!