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    Humidity in incubator

    So what I just found out is that with my little shoebox rubbermaid that i have my eggs in is if I don't use any press n seal, the humidity doesn't stick around.

    What can I do to get the humidity back up? The eggs are starting to collapse a bit. can I spray the entire thing, including the eggs? or should I poor some water into the rubbermaid?

    I put the press n seal back on, so hopefully things will improve once i get more humidity in...

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    Re: Humidity in incubator

    What day are they at?

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    Re: Humidity in incubator

    right around 10

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    Re: Humidity in incubator

    Start back over from scratch and mix up a new batch of whatever you are using to incubate....

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    Re: Humidity in incubator

    What kind of incubator do you have Nate?

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    Re: Humidity in incubator

    Why can't you put press n seal or saran wrap over the box?

    Have you added a container of water to the bottom of the 'bator for ambient humidity?
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    Re: Humidity in incubator

    Quote Originally Posted by kellysballs View Post
    What kind of incubator do you have Nate?
    a wine cooler converted to an incubator
    Quote Originally Posted by SatanicIntention View Post
    Why can't you put press n seal or saran wrap over the box?

    Have you added a container of water to the bottom of the 'bator for ambient humidity?
    I have press n seal and the lid..i could probably do without the lid tho.

    I had a container of water initially, but my accurite was showing like 60% humidity...i didn't see that it made any difference. I could possibly try again.

    The eggs appear to be doing just fine thanks everyone

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    Re: Humidity in incubator

    If you are gonna mist or add moisture do it to the substrate and not the eggs. Better to start a little at a time because you can always add more but getting it out aint as easy.

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