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Here are some great beginner tips on how to start successfully incubating your own chicks. During the first seven days of chicken egg incubation, it’s important to keep the temperature steady at around 99.5°F (37.5°C) and the humidity around 50-55%. Turn the eggs at least 3 times a day to keep the embryo from sticking to the shell—some incubators do this automatically. By day 7, you can “candle” the eggs with a flashlight in a dark room to check for signs of development like veins or a small dar