Quote Originally Posted by Gloryhound View Post
Tons of other variables exist and I don't think you could compensate for all.

If I was doing the test I would want to have a calibrated temp probe in contact with each egg in the test and the temperatures would have to be logged. I myself like lots of data when doing averaging so I would probably set something up to sample every minute and record the data.

Next would be the tub would have to be exactly identical. While for all intent and purposes sterilite, Iris, or any other manufacturer of the type of tubs we use make tubs the look extactly identical, I have noticed some don't fit the lid as tight as others. Might not sound like much, but this does result in more moisture leaving the tub than one with a really snug lid. Eggs would have to be placed as close as possible to the same point. If vermiculite was used you would have to make sure the depth of the vermiculite from the bottom of the egg to the tub was close to even and the vermiculite went up the sides of the eggs an equal distance. Also each tub would have to have pretty close to the exact same amount of vermiculite with the same water to vermiculite ratio. You could eliminate some of this with other methods, but I'm sure those methods would have variables that would have to be considered as well.

This would be an interesting science project, but not one that I have the equipment to do right now. Also not sure if it would really produce enough information to validate the cost of the study.
My thoughts exactly, too many variables other than just temps. It would be neat to try, though I don't have the time or patience to do it. lol

If someone does try this please post the findings..


Gavin