I use styro. incubators set at 78-80F. Individual clutches are kept in plastic containters with ~1.5" of moistened perlite in the bottom. The eggs are partially burried in the perlite. A thin layer of water is kept in the bottom of the egg tub at all times, and assures that the humidity remains high and the moisture content of the perlite remains stable while the eggs never come into contact with the water. A piece of paper towel is cut and placed over the clutch. This allows me to regulate the moisture levels in eggs at the top of the pile. It can be dampened as needed, or replaced with a dry piece if the eggs begin to sweat.

Thomas Co., NE multistrata hatching in 2007

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