Glad press and seal?

[docturgonzo]

After a lot of searching today it appears we can't get this over here in the uk. Any uk breeders use any alternatives to this with success?

[SlitherinSisters]

You could use plastic wrap and tape it done. It just has to hold in the humidity.

The press-n-seal is pretty much just plastic wrap that is sticky on the bottom.

[MarkS]

You might have the same thing over there, just called by another name. It's basically just plastic wrap with one slightly sticky side that creates a real tight seal. One of the nice things about it is that you can use the same sheet over and over again without it losing it's stickyness.

Glad Press'n Seal

[docturgonzo]

The egg tubs I'm using actually have a groove in the lid with a kind of rubber seal which locks in place and seals the lid. Kind of like a bigger version of those you use to keep food fresh in.iv filled one with water and nothing gets out. Will these be good enough.I can't see any room for air to get out except a tiny 1mm hole in one tub for my thermometer. I thought that would be suitable.

[jsmorphs2]

That sounds fine. Just vent it manually every other day at about 3/4 into incubation.

[docturgonzo]

That sounds fine. Just vent it manually every other day at about 3/4 into incubation.

And once a week until then or leave them alone?

[SlitherinSisters]

The egg tubs I'm using actually have a groove in the lid with a kind of rubber seal which locks in place and seals the lid. Kind of like a bigger version of those you use to keep food fresh in.iv filled one with water and nothing gets out. Will these be good enough.I can't see any room for air to get out except a tiny 1mm hole in one tub for my thermometer. I thought that would be suitable.

Well if it has that rubber seal and holds in humidity that should be fine. Once your eggs are in you should start to see a little condensation on the side or lid. If it doesn't hold the humidity in very well, you can always add the plastic wrap later.

[docturgonzo]

If I remove the tubs from the incubator I get condensation on the lid but when they are in there no condensation builds up, I was under the impression that's how it should be, is that not the case? I thought I had this all figured out but now it's causing me some worrying times trying to get it spot on

[SlitherinSisters]

If I remove the tubs from the incubator I get condensation on the lid but when they are in there no condensation builds up, I was under the impression that's how it should be, is that not the case? I thought I had this all figured out but now it's causing me some worrying times trying to get it spot on

Hmm you know what, I think you are right. I had a tiny bit of condensation on the back of the tub before I ever put eggs in it, but when I pulled it out to put eggs in it, there was condensation on all the walls. I'm using HatchRite

Do you have a humidity gauge? Maybe put one in there just to be sure.

If they start dimpling it's not wet/humid enough in there (unless of course they are getting ready to hatch).

[don15681]

If I remove the tubs from the incubator I get condensation on the lid but when they are in there no condensation builds up, I was under the impression that's how it should be, is that not the case? I thought I had this all figured out but now it's causing me some worrying times trying to get it spot on

condensation is cause by a difference in temp not having too much water.

the only bad thing about the lid is when the eggs start to dimple in roughly 10 to 14 days before hatching, they require much more oxygen. with the press n seal I peel a corner back for a very small opening to let air exchange without losing alot of humidity. the lids I drill a couple small holes in and when the hatchlings start to peep I replace the press n seal with the lid so no hatchlings leave the box.

many ways to go about incubating eggs and getting the same results. It comes down to what works the best for you.