Brian Miller
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Is there a correct ratio for perlite to water and how do you check to make sure the eggs are not too wet or too dry? Thanks for your help.
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How much water is needed
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hi. you shouldn't have more than a half inch of standing water at the bottom of the perlite. if the standing water touches the bottom of the eggs then you have too much. as long as the surface of the eggs remains smooth and doesn't become sunken in then you shouldn't have any problems with egg dehydration. if they do sink in lightly mist them (not cold water) and cover them with a paper towel to keep more moisture in. that should keep them healthy. good luck, jim
hi. you shouldn't have more than a half inch of standing water at the bottom of the perlite. if the standing water touches the bottom of the eggs then you have too much. as long as the surface of the eggs remains smooth and doesn't become sunken in then you shouldn't have any problems with egg dehydration. if they do sink in lightly mist them (not cold water) and cover them with a paper towel to keep more moisture in. that should keep them healthy. good luck, jim
Darin Chappell
Very Senior Hillbilly
I use pearlite, and the way I determine how much water use is by the squeeze test. I get the mixture completely saturated, then squeeze as much of the water out by hand as I can. When no more drips out, the mass is still damp, and I use that as the basis for my eggs. I then put the whole thing in the incubator, cover the eggs with the aforementioned paper towel, and check on them every other day or so to make sure the hydration is adequate.
Good luck!
Darin
Good luck!
Darin
