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post #1 of 4
4/12/12 at 9:46pm
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Evening, I recently purchased a couple of incubators that had previously been used for Emu eggs, 

 

Biggest question I have is, how different from Turkey eggs, will the settings be assuming that its set up correctly for Emu eggs right now.

 

I believe Emu eggs require very high humidity, 

What sort of temperature  do the require?

 

I will try and post some pictures of the turner set up tomorrow, it pretty interesting. 

 

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post #2 of 4
4/13/12 at 6:59am
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Originally Posted by Jason Y View Post

Evening, I recently purchased a couple of incubators that had previously been used for Emu eggs, 
Biggest question I have is, how different from Turkey eggs, will the settings be assuming that its set up correctly for Emu eggs right now.
I believe Emu eggs require very high humidity, 
What sort of temperature  do the require?
I will try and post some pictures of the turner set up tomorrow, it pretty interesting. 


Emu need a lower humidity than most other birds. they Incubator at 97.5 degrees.
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post #3 of 4
4/13/12 at 8:28am
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Thank You

Here are some pictures of the incubator in question. 

It is designed for emu eggs, should be interesting to see if I can make it work for Turkey eggs.

If there is anyone that has one of this manufacture please let me know, I am looking for information. Perhaps a manual, this is kind of a cross post. Not really what I had intended when I started this thread.IMG_0356.jpgIMG_0360.jpg

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post #4 of 4
4/13/12 at 3:00pm
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Unable so far to locate a manual or how to, So I took the back panel off, You can see the heating elements and dual fans. From what I gather the humidity is passive, there is a small 3/4 PVC on the side of the cabinet. There was a tube hooked up to the side of the cabinet when I picked it up.

 

I still have not plugged it in, or even unloaded it. However it appears that the fans are independent. IMG_0373.jpgIMG_0374.JPG

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