06/06/2026
Calling All Hatching Experts! 🐣
I need your best incubator tips!
I’m gearing up to try my hand at hatching some eggs, and I want to make sure I do everything right! Ive tried already and failed 😞 BUT I’m putting my big girl boots on again and going to try again!
I’ve got my incubator ready, but I know there are a million little tricks to getting a perfect hatch.
If you’ve used an incubator before, I would love to hear your advice!
Specifically, I am wondering:
Temperature & Humidity: I know it's supposed to hover around 99.5°F, but how do you keep the humidity perfectly dialed in—especially during those final lockdown days?
Turning: Do you use an auto-turner, or do you prefer to hand-turn (and what's your trick for remembering to do it?)
Candling: What day is your absolute favorite for candling to see if the embryos are growing? - this has really got me stumped!
The Hatch: The hardest part—having the patience to leave the incubator closed once they start pipping! I’m thinking duck tape!
Drop your best beginner-friendly advice, horror stories, or "I wish I knew this my first time" tips in the comments!
Any and all advice is welcome!!