Humidity Levels For Egg Incubation
Different species of birds’ eggs require different humidity levels when being incubated.
Here is a guide to the humidity levels (wet bulb thermometer) for different species of birds’ eggs.
Bobwhite Quail = 84-86 degrees fahrenheit.
Canada Goose = 86-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Chicken = 85-87 degrees fahrenheit.
Chukar Partridge = 80-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Cotumix (Japanese) Quail = 84-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Duck = 84-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Egyptian Goose = 86-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Emu = 70-75 degrees fahrenheit.
Goose = 86-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Grouse = 82-86 degrees fahrenheit.
Guinea Fowl = 83-86 degrees fahrenheit.
Indian Runner Duck = 84-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Mallard = 84-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Muscovy Duck = 84-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Ostrich = 70-75 degrees fahrenheit.
Partridge = 80-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Peafowl = 83-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Pheasant = 82-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Pigeon = 84-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Rheas = 80-87 degrees fahrenheit.
Swan = 86-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Turkey = 83-86 degrees fahrenheit.
Please note that these humidity levels are approximate and may differ according to the incubator manufacturer’s guide.
Always consult the manufacturer’s guide when using an incubator.
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