The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: suomi on March 18, 2010, 05:42:44 am
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Hi :)
I have a Rcom incubator ive just turned on, the temperature is set at 37.5C but what should the humidity be?
should it be as high as 70? and do I keep the humidity the same for 21 days? I know I stop turning eggs at 18 days but Im not sure if the humidity should change?
Thank you :) :)
suomi.
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no it should be about 55. goinh up to about 60 for the last few days. very high humidity can cause very poor hatching. the same with low humidity.
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??? The instructions sent withine says 45 - 50 % humidity for first 18 days. Is this too low then?
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My machine says 45% for 18 days and 65% for the rest. Although the fact I'm quoting a machine probably tells you I'm no expert!
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Is the hatch successful?
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Thanks evryone :)
So it seems there is no "definite" temp! so Ill stick it at 53 humidity and put up to 65 for the last 4 days.
I will let you know how it goes......
suomi ;)
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you need it at about body temp and a dryish to slightly damp conditions. just think what the conditions under a hen would be.