Yeah I wouldn't cover the eggs so much. About halfway is good. If you dont have Perlite don't go nuts I've used Vermiculite both Coarse and fine over the years and had good results. Temps and moisture is the two key factors. I just use a plastic shoe box and keep them in a warm room with a digital Thermometer and just pay attention that it doesn't get too hot or too cool. I personally don't drill holes just because if you get a bad egg and it spoils flies may lay eggs on it and they could spread to the good eggs. But I do make one small hole. Just for my nerves, lol. I guess the bugs could get in thru that one small hole too! My point is there are variations and all work pretty good. But the two key points are Temps and humidity. Good luck!

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