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Daily Monitoring

Incubator notes that are ready for the hatch log.

Record the readings that matter, copy a clean note, then save the real record inside the matching hatch.

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Worksheet

Use this for a quick reading or candling pass. It does not save separately.

Observed state
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thermostat Forced-air target 99.5 F

Watch for sustained drift, not one brief spike.

water_drop Days 1-17 humidity 45-55%

Adjust by air-cell growth and egg weight loss.

lock Lockdown humidity 65-70%

Raise humidity after turning stops.

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Candling Reference

Compare patterns, not one perfect photo.

Candling reference showing a developing egg
Day 7

Look for branching veins and a dark embryo spot.

Candling reference for mid-incubation
Day 14

The egg should look darker with a clearer air cell.

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What To Log

Keep the record short enough to repeat every day.

  • Temperature and humidity reading
  • Whether eggs were turned or candled
  • Air-cell size and embryo movement
  • Removed clears, quitters, pips, and hatches