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by featheredhomestead
Mon Sep 15, 2025 2:30 am
Forum: I'm New Here Introductions
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 0
Views: 72

Introduction

Hi everyone, I’m Umair, and I’m really glad to join the community. I’ve always had an interest in poultry and small livestock, especially chickens and quail. Over the years, I’ve been learning more about incubation, poultry care, and different approaches people take to raising healthy flocks. What I...
by featheredhomestead
Mon Sep 15, 2025 2:20 am
Forum: Incubating and Hatching
Topic: Basics of Incubation
Replies: 8
Views: 19590

Re: Basics of Incubation

I’ve had similar results to what others are saying here. Running humidity too high in the first 18 days often leads to chicks being too large with not enough air cell, which can cause drowning at hatch. What’s worked for me is: Day 0–18: 40–50% Lockdown (Day 19–21): bump up to 60–65% That way the ai...
by featheredhomestead
Mon Sep 15, 2025 2:19 am
Forum: Incubating and Hatching
Topic: Basics of Incubation
Replies: 8
Views: 19590

Re: Basics of Incubation

I’ve had similar results to what others are saying here. Running humidity too high in the first 18 days often leads to chicks being too large with not enough air cell, which can cause drowning at hatch. What’s worked for me is: Day 0–18: 40–50% Lockdown (Day 19–21): bump up to 60–65% That way the ai...

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