Question about hatch rite

Ok so I couldn't find any vermiculite any were so I got some hatch rite because I'm expecting eggs soon. I read the directions but it says nothing about adding water. I know with other mediums you add water for humidity. Can some one help me and explain this. And also were to look for some vermiculite. Thanks a lot.

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I am pretty sure hatch rite comes pre-mixed. Hopefully someone with more knowledge with it can chime in...

Here is some info on their site I found, hope it helps!

http://www.hatchrite.com/instructions.html

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Originally Posted by crbballs

Ok so I couldn't find any vermiculite any were so I got some hatch rite because I'm expecting eggs soon. I read the directions but it says nothing about adding water. I know with other mediums you add water for humidity. Can some one help me and explain this. And also were to look for some vermiculite. Thanks a lot.

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You can probably find vermiculite at a local garden store or nursery. Call around and ask. I bought mine at a nursery, and it's a huge bag that will probably last me a few years. I have had good luck with Hatch Rite, but I do usually add a little bit of water to it. It's always safer for eggs to be too dry than too wet, so you could always try it without any water, put in a humidity gauge, check frequently at first, and add some water if you find you need to.

i used hatchrite and added some water just enough where no water comes out when u squeeze it and just keep checking ur humidity it works pretty well

I used HatchRite.. No need to mix with any water. I did find toward the 45-50 day mark I did need to add a tiny bit of water. and you add it into the corners.

I have used it on multiple clutches, and it works great. I have never added water. I put about 2/3 bag in a six quart tub, and add eggs.

I threw out my hatchrite, didn't like it one bit.

Vermiculite or perlite will work great, and it's not as hard to find as you might think. Stop thinking lowes/home depot/menards, and think smaller gardening-specific stores. Spring is on its way and I guarantee that small gardening stores will have perlite if not both perlite and vermiculite in stock.

I got my perlite at a store called Bachman's, but I think they may be a MN only chain.

You can easily order perlite or vermiculite online as well, just as easy as buying hatchrite. Google is your friend at finding nearby gardening supply stores or online retailers that carry the products you are looking for.

There was a thread about hatchrite not too long ago. I think the conclusion was that hatchrite varies in wet/dryness. The hatchrite I got was pretty dry and I kept having issues with my eggs dimpling. I switched to substrateless halfway through and will be doing that from now on. Like another member said, you should be able to find verm at a garden/nursery.