Ive got eggs!!!!!!!!

[Patrick Long]

I would depend on the differences in temperature between the inside of the incubator and the outside of the incubator. The greater the difference, the quicker the condensation provided that it is hotter on the inside than it is on the outside.

I think.

I only ask, because there is absolutely ZERO condensation on the top, but a little on the sides. When I was running the test tubs with no eggs, I noticed condensation on the sides and not the top.

So I was wondering if its not there yet, does that mean its not coming?

[wilomn]

I only ask, because there is absolutely ZERO condensation on the top, but a little on the sides. When I was running the test tubs with no eggs, I noticed condensation on the sides and not the top.

So I was wondering if its not there yet, does that mean its not coming?

When you have solids, like eggs in the incubator, the temperature change is not as quick as it is in an empty incubator because some of the volume of the inside is now occupied by the eggs, which will take much longer to change temps, thereby helping by their very mass, to keep the temps stable.

When you open an empty incubator, there is a transfer of air and a quick temp change, hence the condensation.

[joepythons]

Congrats Pat

[Patrick Long]

When you have solids, like eggs in the incubator, the temperature change is not as quick as it is in an empty incubator because some of the volume of the inside is now occupied by the eggs, which will take much longer to change temps, thereby helping by their very mass, to keep the temps stable.

When you open an empty incubator, there is a transfer of air and a quick temp change, hence the condensation.

So 24hrs is not long enough?

[4theSNAKElady]

Psshht. If this is your first clutch, wait till they HATCH.....be prepared to lose sleep. Nuthin like watching the firtst babies you produced hatch! Congrats Pat!

[wilomn]

24 hours is long enough but if there is not much of a difference between the inside and the outside there is not much condensation.

I'm sure there's more to it but so long as your humidity levels and temps are good, then all should be well.

[Patrick Long]

Ok..


Its day three and Im already counting....LOL


This is going to be a ferociously long 60 days.....

[sg1trogdor]

Ok..


Its day three and Im already counting....LOL


This is going to be a ferociously long 60 days.....

It shouldn't be that bad I just used the set it and forget it method. Checking in maybe once a week on average. I was fine until I saw one pip the other day now I am checking on an hourly basis. I just dont want them to get out of the egg tub and onto the flexwatt.

[Patrick Long]

We will see, I am forcing myself not to look at them constantly....

So glad I got a clear door on my inc!! LOL

[envy_ld50]

Pat we are in the same boat my first clutch just dropped yesterday. Its so awesome and a clear door is the best. I do have condensation in my egg tub however.