VagabondFarm
In the Brooder
Hi everyone, I have the opportunity to purchase a two cabinet four tray style hatchrite (top and bottom compartments with two rows of rollers in each), $1k Canadian. Apparently rebuilt by an electrician for more than asking price, but hasn't been used since rebuild. What to look for when I go look at it? I should ask them to have it plugged in running so i can see it working I suppose. Anything else?
Alternatively I'm considering buying a new sportsman 1502. It is the exact capacity I need (all the chicks I can handle if I fill it every week). And new technology.
Also how would this size hatchrite be on electricity? And how many chicken eggs fit per "tray"? I would be looking to convert the bottom section to a hatcher, and fill the top section" gaps " in with the spare rollers from the bottom, to maximize the usable space.
Alternatively I'm considering buying a new sportsman 1502. It is the exact capacity I need (all the chicks I can handle if I fill it every week). And new technology.
Also how would this size hatchrite be on electricity? And how many chicken eggs fit per "tray"? I would be looking to convert the bottom section to a hatcher, and fill the top section" gaps " in with the spare rollers from the bottom, to maximize the usable space.