Eggs and ExoTerra Digital Incubator

[LeylasMommy]

Abby has laid her eggs, 17 total, but I'm having a slight problem with the incubator. I have it set to 87 degrees and the digital display is only showing 78. I've had it running for 3 days and it's just stayed at 78. I'm placing a thermometer inside to see if the digital display just isn't working properly, but any suggestions are appreciated! Thanks!

 

[GemmyLou]

Hey!
Ours Is set at 92 but its only 82degress.. like ours you might find that the dial isnt accurate but the temp is fine at 78degrees!
87 degress i should think would be a bit to high as you would cook the eggs!
We do ours between 78 and 84 degress!

 

[Bill]

we keep our at 82-83 walmart has a good digital thermometer with a long lead and it shows humidity.

 

[LeylasMommy]

Let me clarify. I had it at 87 when I posted this; I even tried puting it at 140 and the inside temp never rose above 76. I took the unit in to the store and it turns out it was a bad unit. Thanks for your help!

 

[Bill]

The best thing to do if you have a female that's going to lay is to set your incubator up at least a week before she lays and check it . I had one that seemed to change every time we set it up.