Learn expert tips for getting the most from your Hatching Time CT series incubator—whether you’re using a CT60, CT120, or CT180. Stephanie, our in-house poultry specialist, shares practical advice on humidifier care, basket placement, cleaning shortcuts, factory settings, and egg identification so you can boost consistency and simplify hatch day.
- Humidifier system: Use distilled water only to prevent mineral buildup and extend filter life. If the filter clogs, use the included humidity tray as a temporary backup.
- Cleaning & maintenance: Slide a 22" puppy pad into the base to catch dander and droppings when using the unit as a hatcher—cleanups take seconds.
- Hatching basket placement: When using your CT as both setter and hatcher, keep baskets on the bottom so dander doesn’t fall onto developing eggs above.
- Factory settings: Run your first hatch on factory defaults—optimized across multiple poultry breeds (including Muscovy). Adjust only after you see baseline results.
- Egg identification: Label the top of eggs with a Sharpie to track breeds/batches when staggering or running multiple sets.
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