![]() ![]() Also be sure to make sure the sensor on the lid of your unit is hanging freely and not caught in any other cables. When setting up your Little Giant® incubator it is very important to make sure all cables are securely connected as it is possible they could become loose. If the room where your incubator is placed is already humid, you may not need to add water as frequently than if your incubator is in a dry climate. Some condensation on the windows can be expected during the lockdown period before hatching where the humidity in the unit is typically increased.Ĭheck water channels daily, adding lukewarm water as needed. If the windows are completely fogged over or completely covered in condensation, your humidity levels may be too high. In addition to observing humidity percentage, also be sure to look out for the formation of condensation within the housing. User results may differ based on the room temp and humidity. Avoid high humidity for extended periods of time and thoroughly dry out the incubator after each use. Too much condensation could affect the circuitry of the incubator. If there is excessive condensations hanging from the windows, your humidity is too high. During incubation, you should see little to no condensation on the windows. ![]() You may need to remove water from a channel if the humidity spikes too high. This is due to moisture inside the egg being released into the incubator. It is normal to see a spike in humidity inside the incubator after the 1st egg hatches. Typical humidity settings for most species is around 45-55% during incubation and then increased to 60-70% during the last 3 days prior to incubation (lockdown). ![]() To increase humidity, add water to additional channels. The total surface area of water will determine your humidity and not the depth of the water in the channel. Channels 1 and 6 are larger than channels 2-5. Note: Setting humidity can be a trial and error process. If humidity is too high, you will need to remove water from one or more channels.Validate the humidity readout on the controller by using a separate hygrometer (digital or wet bulb) inside the incubator.If it is too low, fill another channel and repeat the process until humidity is at your desired level. Fill one channel with water and run the incubator for a couple hours to allow the temp and humidity to stabilize.Humidity will vary depending on the weather and temp in their area as well in the room where the unit is being placed.įor best results, set the humidity prior to settings eggs in the incubator: Lift the lid and slide it far enough to allow a baster to fit between the lid and base. When adding water, we recommend using a clean turkey baster. It may take an hour or longer once water is added for the hygrometer to settle out and give you an accurate reading. The hygrometer that comes with your incubator may not produce accurate readings until water is added to the channels. Please consult with your local college/university agriculture department or the internet for the appropriate humidity levels needed for hatching your breed in your area. Humidity levels are an important part of a successful hatch. In addition to the product instructions, below you will find some helpful tips to help give you the best results. Please note that in addition to regulating the temperature and humidity within your incubator, there are many other factors that contribute to the success of your hatch including: fertility of the eggs used, age of the eggs, what condition the eggs were stored in prior to incubation, shell condition, cleanliness of the egg, and handling (turning) of the egg during incubation. We recommend when setting up your incubator, please follow the product instructions included with your unit and be sure to consult with your local library, local college/university agriculture department or the internet for additional hatching information regarding temperature and humidity levels for your breed in your area. Congratulations on deciding to incubate your own chicks! Before you get started, you should know that incubating is not a “set it and forget it process.” It can be challenging and frustrating but in the end, we’re here to help you through the process because the rewards make it all worthwhile! ![]()
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