Humidity

[Mill Chick]

Quick question what is the humidity supposed to be for silkie chicken eggs during incubation?
I have heard that you should have it at 45%-55% and some say 30%-40% during the first 17 days
I will be getting the eggs tomorrow I am exited and want to do EVERYTHING right!

 

[GodLovesU]

@Debbie292d

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Humidity isn't a set number for any specific breed. The porosity varies from breed to breed, line to line, bird to bird and sometimes even egg to egg.
However, if all are from the same line of chickens, they tend to be more consistent in moisture loss.
What you are trying to achieve is about 11-13% weight loss by the time you move eggs to the hatcher or what some call, 'lock down'.
That is essential so is more important than hygrometer reading. A gram scale is more accurate for hatchability.