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Hatchrite

MilesHerp

MilesHerp

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So I put some unopened hatchrite into my tub for eggs, this being the first time I've used it. I noticed it really didn't feel like it had any water in it although I was sure it was freshly opened. I misted some water on just to be sure and the eggs are doing fine right now. My questions is, can hatchrite expire and does it hold water even if it doesn't feel like it? Whats your experience with the product? Any bad clutches resulting from using it?
 
using hatchrite for the first time this year myself...felt dry to the touch straight from the bag....put it into the egg chamber w/o eggs and heated it up to 82 degrees....the humidity shot up to almost 99% and since then...April 23rd it has held between 92 to 95 % humidity. I'm sold on it. didnt add any water to it at all. I do feel that i will have to add just a touch of water before they hatch,just to keep it above 90% humidity for the entire duration.
 
It always feels dry. You can add a little water, just until it clumps up, but it really isn't necessary. I have a couple clutches on it right now. Love the stuff!

I tested it last year and it held 85%+ humidity for at least 90 days...
 
I saw someone online had hatchrite for sale, I was hesitant on getting any but i think i will now.

any benefits to using this instead of perlite or vermiculite?
 
Water already inside, no need to add anything and risk dehydration or over-hydration. The consistency is good for eggs, lets them breathe and slowly releases water over-time.
 
I use superhatch as it is reuseable. And has similar properties to Hatchrite. Plus I can tell when it is getting dry by the color change.
 
i will have to look it up. i was just going to us alot of moss but that sounds great that it hold humidity that well is a great plus!
 
I just use perlite and then cover the eggs with moss to keep the tops from drying out. Perlite won't drown eggs like vermiculite and it's easy to add water if necessary. It's a heck of a lot cheaper than hatchrite too!
 
i was going to use perlite cause we have a bunch left over from one of the plants that we needed to use it for.. dont you just add enough water to it that it forms a snowball so then you would just lay it down then eggs on top then moss..??

how often do you have to dampen the moss?
 
I put enough water that it lightly clumps when you squeeze it. Put the eggs in there...you can bury them if you want, I leave the tops visible to check their condition. If they are in a big clump though, I bury all but the top. I place a slightly damp moss on the top of them and close the lid. I rarely have to add water because with the lid closed and sealed, the moisture stays in. I add if the tub starts seeming a little light in weight or the perlite seems super dry. You can just add a bit of warm water to the sides and the perlite will take the moisture without soaking the eggs. As long as the eggs aren't directly in the water, you can't drown them in perlite. Vermiculite though clings to the eggs when it gets too wet and will drown them. I've never had a problem with the perlite ever. As long as your egg tub seals well, you shouldn't have to do more than check them every so often.
 
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