Incubator Settings Guide
Optimize temperature, humidity, and turning for successful hatches across different species
Incubator Configuration
Set up your incubator for optimal hatching success
Temperature (°F)
99.5°F
Minimum: 99.5°FIdeal: 99.8°FMaximum: 100.0°F
Humidity (%)
50%
Minimum: 45%Ideal: 50%Maximum: 55%
Your current settings are within the recommended range for successful hatching.
Incubation Timeline
1
Days 1-7: Early Development
Embryo begins to form, blood vessels develop. Turn eggs at least 3-5 times daily.
2
Days 8-17: Middle Development
Organs and features develop. Continue turning eggs regularly.
3
Days 18-21: Lockdown
Stop turning eggs, increase humidity. Prepare for hatching.
Species Reference
Chicken Incubation
| Incubation Period | 21 days |
| Lockdown Day | Day 18 |
| Turning | Every 1-3 hours, at least 3 times daily |
| Candling | First check on day 7-10 |
Incubation Tips
Keep your incubator in a room with stable temperature, away from drafts and direct sunlight.
Calibrate your thermometer and hygrometer before each incubation cycle for accuracy.
Mark eggs with an X on one side and O on the other to track turning properly.
During lockdown, stop turning eggs and increase humidity to prevent membrane drying.
Do not open the incubator during hatching unless absolutely necessary.