ideal humidity for incubation?

i have a clutch in the incubator, and no matter what i do, the humidity seems to stay between 75-80%. i'd prefer it higher. is this ok?:confusd:

Should be 95% or higher. How is your egg tub set up and what kind of hygrometer are you using?

Consider changing the type of tub you are using or add some clear press and seal over the tub top then secure the lid over the press and seal. That always puts my humidity at 99%.

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Originally Posted by bcr229

Should be 95% or higher. How is your egg tub set up and what kind of hygrometer are you using?

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i'm using one of those 6 qt plastic tubs (bought from home depot) with a vermiculite mix. the humidity guage is the kind they sell at petco.

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

Consider changing the type of tub you are using or add some clear press and seal over the tub top then secure the lid over the press and seal. That always puts my humidity at 99%.

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like saran wrap?

It has to be as close possible to 100%, the good news it often is as most hygrometer are often of.

You can use press and seal also if it helps but most importantly try not to mess with your eggs if you do, the people opening their eggs box everyday just to check don't always realize it's a good way to loose humidity.

The true test will be to see how your eggs are doing in a few days (if possible without opening), obviously if they deflate early in the incubation, than you really have a humidity issue.

the tom brady rule is not in effect here (appears to be no deflation). i'm still going to grab some of that saran wrap though.

More than likely your hygrometer is off like mentioned above. . None of my hygrometer show anything above 92% and my exo terra ones very rarely go above 88%

thanks for the input everyone:salute:

did the plastic wrap thing and put in a different humidity guage. reads 85% now. guess i'll have to hope for the best.

the incubator does have a glass door, and condensation has been building up on the inside. that's a good sign, right?

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Originally Posted by se7en

did the plastic wrap thing and put in a different humidity guage. reads 85% now. guess i'll have to hope for the best.

the incubator does have a glass door, and condensation has been building up on the inside. that's a good sign, right?

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The actual product is called "press and seal" it's more tub friendly bc it adheres to the edges of the tub to seal it. You have to make sure you press it onto the edge of the tub and pull it taut as you apply it to the tub edges. If it's applied properly your humidity should be higher than 85%

oh. i bought some saran wrap stuff. :tears:

so in order to avoid this issue in the future, what is a reliable hygrometer to buy?

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Originally Posted by se7en

so in order to avoid this issue in the future, what is a reliable hygrometer to buy?

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That is the big question lol.
I just buy a bunch and salt test them to check how accurate they are. Most accurate ones I've got are swell reptiles Hygrometers.
I know alot of people buy AcuRite Hygrometers but there not really easy to come by in the UK but I managed to get one online but it was really rubbish. I assumed I just got a faulty one or something but because of the shipping time and cost I just decided to never use them again.
Good Luck

Just some questions inspired by this thread.

Do you put the hygrometer in the tub with the eggs? Most hygrometer come with probes (that I've seen), How do you / should You set your hygrometer up to read in your egg box? Do you put one in every egg box?

The Accurite probed thermo/ hygrom is one of the more reliable ones to order off Amazon. Don't settle for the cheaper ones and risk inaccurate temp and humidity readings. I recently used a inferior brand and had to deal with a inaccurate temp reading. One in each egg tub is safer.

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

The Accurite probed thermo/ hygrom is one of the more reliable ones to order off Amazon. Don't settle for the cheaper ones and risk inaccurate temp and humidity readings. I recently used a inferior brand and had to deal with a inaccurate temp reading. One in each egg tub is safer.

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This. That way you can monitor the temp/humidity in each egg tub without opening it.

Also if you use the Press n Seal make sure that condensation isn't dripping off of it onto your eggs. An easy way to do that is to make a low point in one corner so any condensation gathers there and then runs down the side of the egg tub.

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

The Accurite probed thermo/ hygrom is one of the more reliable ones to order off Amazon. Don't settle for the cheaper ones and risk inaccurate temp and humidity readings. I recently used a inferior brand and had to deal with a inaccurate temp reading. One in each egg tub is safer.

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this one AC?

https://www.acurite.com/digital-indo...ock-00592.html

well, i stopped at home depot, and they had the $11 digital accurite one.

it's saying 88 degrees and 94% humidity in the tub now, so that's a lot close to ideal.


thanks again for all the input. this being my first clutch ever, i sure i won't stop worrying until i see the babies hatch and all healthy.