How can the humidity be increased in an incubator?
This incubation problem is not unique. Unfortunately, there is not a single solution. The exact cause must be determined before a solution can be instituted. Some suggestions that help solve this problem are discussed below. The two most common causes for chicks dying after pipping are: • Low Humidity and • Inadequate Ventilation Both causes are linked and correcting one problem often causes increase losses from the other. A still-air incubator (one with a single layer of eggs) does not usually have ventilation problems unless the air inlet holes (both bottom and top) are restricted. Always keep these ventilation holes open and clear of obstructions. The usual settings for forced-air incubators is to leave one-half of all openings unobstructed. Restricting the ventilation openings too much (to increase humidity) increases the chance that the chicks will suffocate before they hatch. Regardless of which type of incubator is used, low humidity during hatching is a constant danger. Never o
