Incubator Temp Stability

[devon flighter 421]

HI what sort of temperature stability is acceptable for an incubator,makes/model and temp range would be nice off anyone who uses them regular ,ill start it off with: i have a chicktec 40 with a fiem controller and on a setting of 37.5 i am getting a range of 37.2- 37.8 is this ok ?

[MoChara 1,632]

I've the janoel 48 auto turner, it's a pain in the arse humidity wise but temps usually held ok, conditions outdoors affected it the hot 2 weeks last summer made it spike (lucky I've a warning beeper if it spikes/drops) so got it in time it spiked to 38.6

 

I think you'll be fine with those ranges they aren't going hugely over/below. Is it weather conditions effecting it possibly? Some folk think it doesn't happen but it bloody well does

 

 

What's your humidity at? Is it steady

[devon flighter 421]

yes i recon it is the weather as well ! thats what bought about the question ,it normally stays much more stable , there are no alarms on mine ,humidity wise its stable its about 25% in the incy (trying a dry hatch) and 35-40% in the room , the air gap is about what i expected size wise though i haven't resorted to weighing

[Chicken_man 1,651]

Devon,

A lot depends on the site/situation of the incubator.

Ideally your looking for an even room temp, with not too many temp fluctuations.

Eggs are naturally cooled when the hen leaves the nest, and she would regulate higher temps better.

It sounds like your incubator is up and down a bit.

I find the fan assisted one's have to be around 37.5, I have mine alarmed at .2 deg for high temp.

Still air on the other hand I have set at 38 deg, with good results.

The hatchings this yr have been dry.

Even temps are the best imho, but that can be difficult I know.

Find the best spot to place the incubator, with even temp, works for me.

Broody is best though. Breed from your best broody.

Atb