Mon 25 Feb 2008
Old Hatchmaker temperature and humidity
Posted by trevor under Incubators
What is the temprature for an old brinsea hatchmaker for incubation? The incubation temperature is the same for hens eggs at 37.7 centigrade or 100 farenheit the incubator model really does not matter. When to put water in the rings? Ok this is harder, it really depends on your enviroment so i would suggest getting a hygrometer as you should run about 40% - 45% for the first 19 days and 60% - 65% for the last 2 days. Should I turn the eggs once a day? To be honest no you should turn a minimum of 3 times a day ideally 5 or more. For this model place a X on one side of the egg and a O on the other side so you know you have turned all eggs each time. Hope this helps Clare
March 23rd, 2008 at 19:19
I have the instructions for a Hatchmaker/Polyhatch in front of me. They seemed to have issued one leaflet to cover both. “Aim to achieve a steady temperature at the top of the eggs close to 39C. In cold conditions this temperature should be up to 39.5C and in warm summer conditions the temperature may be reduced to 38.5C. Waterfowl generally require slightly lower temperatures (in the rang of 38 - 39C). I hope this helps.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:08
Hi thanks for this info, i understand brinsea temp range listed but i find a much greater success rate at 37.7C or 100F