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Last week (05/22/2006) 4 of my 6 eggs (laid 05/15/2006) began to dent. The temperature in the container has hovered around 88-90. The humidity in the container has been around 90-95. The humidity in the incubator (Natures Spirit)is around 80. I candled 5 of the 6 eggs and they showed veins. I am using a sterilite 6q container with a 1/8 inch hole on both ends of the container. I have 1.5 inches of granulated vermiculite damp with a light grid spacer between the verm and the eggs (the eggs do not touch the verm). I have a 6 gt container with lid off on the bottom shelf with an inch of water.

What could be going on?

I am afraid to put more water in the verm with the humidity at 95 already.

PS. This is my first clutch ever.

Thanks,

Gary

eggs usually begin the denting process about 2 weeks b4 hatching,is the AMBIENT temperature surrouding the eggs 95%,if they are due to hatch in the next few weeks it is perfectly normal process hope this helps

what are your temps,they should be between 88-91,89.5 being the sweetspot