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LockerbiteReiver

  • Joined Sep 2008
Incubating Poultry - Humidity Question
« on: July 18, 2009, 01:58:10 pm »
Hello Everyone

I've recently acquired some Silkie Eggs that I'm looking to put in the incubator this weekend, however I'm having a bit of trouble.

The only previous hatch I've done were Runner Ducks (which went okay) using a Relative Humidity of 55%.  However on looking up suggested humidity levels for chickens it seems there are a massive range of suggested figures, from 40-45% to 60-65%.

I'm just a bit baffled as to what figure to use.

My instinct would be to go for a lower figure than the duck eggs since, If I remember rightly, Ducks require more innate humidity.

I have a Brinsea 20 Forced Air incubator (which I will be running at 99.5 Degrees F, something that everyone seems to agree on at least), and their manual suggests 45-50%, however some very well regarded websites out there are all swearing blind that it should be at least 60%.

I'm just a bit confused as to what to use.

I wonder if any of you experienced Chooky Hatchers could give me your opinions.

Cheers in advance!

shetlandpaul

  • Joined Oct 2008
Re: Incubating Poultry - Humidity Question
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2009, 02:19:17 pm »
aim for about 50 then up to 75 for the last four days.

 

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