first timer at this

[russ]

well i set 112 eggs on the 6th. and chhecked a few today with a light. and both ones i checked are growing nicely    
Hope i can keep doin everything rightso at end of month i will have a good turnout.getting excited about it. however seem to havin a little prob. with humidity in the hova.`any expertise in this area would help a bunch

[Libby]

Another first-timer over here!  I've only just recently begun incubating my chickens' eggs, and hubby went off and ordered 120 Georgia Giant quail eggs to fill my 'bator.  We have NEVER done anything quail-related.  My questions:
1.  On arrival, how long do the eggs need to rest before incubation? 
2.  I have a Genesis 1588 that is already running at 99.5 degrees.  The manufacturer instructions say to keep a certain reservoir filled and then (presumably for chickens) fill the "last three days" reservoir.  Is that true for quail?
3. In the hatching phase, I read turn down the temp, increase humidity.  From 99.5 to 98.5 and fill the other reservior?  Is the "hatching phase" the last three days of incubation?
4.  For a 23 day incubation period, do I remove them from the turner at day 20?
5. What is a reasonable expectation of hatch rate on shipped quail eggs?
Any input is greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

[Reeves]

russ

To increase humidity, increase the surface area of the water. To lower it, decrease the surface area.
Hard to get the humidity lower than ambient without a dehumidifier.

Libby

#1 - 24 hours.

#2 - True for Quail as well.

#3 - Yes. I won't get into detail, because I'm sure I posted this info before in the sticky topics.

#4 - Yes.

#5 - Most people this would be a random guess. It has many variables.

[Libby]

Wow, that was quick!  Thank you, Reeves.