Rhea egg incubation question

[mich9510]

Temp 97.5 or around there... And humidity?
In having a difficult time finding that information.
I know about weight loss (13-15%)
But I'm looking for a starting point for humidity.
I've only incubated rhea eggs one other time and it was an abandoned nest...
The surviving rhea was pretty far along...I only incubated for a few days till he hatched

 

[briefvisit]

Welcome, welcome, welcome.

You may need to work hard to get your info. I recall only rare mentions of rheas here. (Then how did 'rhea' get into the title of this thread? Well, we never akchoolleee worked that out!)

LimpyChick and Tooshtoosh here this morning, and a wild breeding-pair is in orbit.

 

[lena_]

Watching, rheas are very interesting.

 

[MagpieDucks]

@Pyxis hatched out emus this Spring, which I realize are different, but perhaps she can help.

 

[Pyxis]

I would say 50% is a safe starting point. That's what recommended by these guys who hatch and sell rhea chicks:

http://www.hopkinslivestock.com/rhea_chicks.htm

 

[mich9510]

50% it is then.
Nice to "see" you all again....
@Pyxis and @briefvisit I've missed you.

 

[507382]

Not much to add, but good luck! I was a nervous wreck incubating my emu eggs, haha!
I also found it hard to find information. i found the emu hatch 2013 page and just absorbed all the information and it was very helpful.

 

[Helloworld]

I will share my info..

Incubation:

97.5
35-40%
Candle day 10
Time period, 35-42 days

Hatch:

97.5
55-60%

 

[CocoPopz]

I will share my info..

Incubation:

97.5
35-40%
Candle day 10
Time period, 35-42 days

Hatch:

97.5
55-60%

Hi did you have good hatch rate at these stats

 

[BirdBoySurpreme]

Where could I find Rhea chicks or hatching eggs? eBay wasn't much help, lol. Any ideas on prices, either?