Incubation Links?

New Questions: As for keeping the humidity up... will the vermiculite do that for the enitire 2 months (after the intial moisture is applied) or do you have to do it once a week or something. And if so how do you proceed to wet it with the eggs in the way? Isn't it true you cannot "mist" or spray eggs with anything?

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Originally Posted by Kilo

New Questions: As for keeping the humidity up... will the vermiculite do that for the enitire 2 months (after the intial moisture is applied) or do you have to do it once a week or something. And if so how do you proceed to wet it with the eggs in the way?

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Depending on how air tight the egg box is, and how often you open it, you may need to add a little water during the incubation period. I normally spray water into the corners of the box if it needs a boost (the eggs will start to dent in prematurely).

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Originally Posted by Kilo

Isn't it true you cannot "mist" or spray eggs with anything?

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Right, you shouldn't get any water directly on the eggs themselves. A little probalby won't do much, but prolonged contact can cause problems with the shells.

-Evan

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Originally Posted by Kilo

New Questions: As for keeping the humidity up... will the vermiculite do that for the enitire 2 months (after the intial moisture is applied) or do you have to do it once a week or something. And if so how do you proceed to wet it with the eggs in the way? Isn't it true you cannot "mist" or spray eggs with anything?

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I also remember reading a post that suggested putting a container of water in the bottom of the incubator...stating that the heated water would help recover the temperature after the door has been opened and closed. I would assume this would help humidity also...any truth to either of these? :cool:

-BT

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Originally Posted by bjthomps

...any truth to either of these? :cool:

-BT

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I keep a tub of water at the bottom of my incubator (converted fridge) mainly to keep temps more stable, but it does raise the humidity in the entire incubator too. So.....yes :D.

-Evan

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Originally Posted by Evan Jamison

I keep a tub of water at the bottom of my incubator (converted fridge) mainly to keep temps more stable, but it does raise the humidity in the entire incubator too. So.....yes :D.

-Evan

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Evan, thank you so much for your posts, this is exactly what he has in mind...turning a old fridge into an incubator. Thank you sir. :sunny: