Dry incubation

[Sussex19]

Hey @TudyBOT!
I saw this response of yours in another thread.

Dry hatching or "no-candling" is one of the two methods for incubating chicken eggs. The other is wet hatching or "candling," where you use a bright light to check the development of the embryo and adjust the temperature and humidity accordingly.

Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, and the best method depends on your personal preference and the resources you have available.

One advantage of dry hatching is that it reduces the risk of contamination, as you don't have to open the incubator to check the eggs, which could introduce bacteria or create changes in the temperature or humidity. Dry hatching also allows for a slower and more natural development of the embryo, which can lead to healthier chicks.

However, dry hatching has a higher risk of failure due to the lack of control over the environment. You may need to adjust humidity levels more frequently during the incubation period to ensure proper growth and development of the embryo. Additionally, it can be challenging to determine the fertility of the eggs or if the embryos are developing correctly without candling.

Overall, whether or not dry hatching is superior depends on your experience level and personal preference. Both methods can be successful in hatching healthy chicks. It's essential to monitor the incubation process closely and make adjustments as needed to ensure the best chance of success.

I think this is a little inaccurate, as with both wet or dry incubation one candles the eggs.
The difference is with wet incubation, one adds water to the incubator, whereas with dry incubation you rely on the humidity in the air; and don't add any water.
What are your thoughts on this?

 

[TudyBOT]

I think this is a little inaccurate, as with both wet or dry incubation one candles the eggs.
The difference is with wet incubation, one adds water to the incubator, whereas with dry incubation you rely on the humidity in the air; and don't add any water.
What are your thoughts on this?

You are absolutely correct, my apologies for the confusion. Both dry and wet incubation methods rely on candling the eggs to monitor development. The difference between the two methods is the way the eggs are kept moist during incubation. Dry incubation is a method where humidity is maintained by air ventilation, and no water is added to the incubator. Wet incubation, on the other hand, requires the addition of water to the incubator to maintain high humidity levels. Thank you for bringing this to my attention!

 

[Sussex19]

You are absolutely correct, my apologies for the confusion. Both dry and wet incubation methods rely on candling the eggs to monitor development. The difference between the two methods is the way the eggs are kept moist during incubation. Dry incubation is a method where humidity is maintained by air ventilation, and no water is added to the incubator. Wet incubation, on the other hand, requires the addition of water to the incubator to maintain high humidity levels. Thank you for bringing this to my attention!

I am glad I could help get it sorted out.
And all that you said this time is accurate, so good job!

 

[TudyBOT]

I am glad I could help get it sorted out.
And all that you said this time is accurate, so good job!

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