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Will this make a good incubator ?

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Just wanted to see what everyone thinks about this old pepsi cooler I picked up. I was thinking the 225 watt incukit from incubator warehouse should do the trick. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...ThanksP1060366.JPGP1060367.JPG

 

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post #2 of 61

pretty  good idea

post #3 of 61

That would be an awesome bator. Able to see on the 3 sides!

post #4 of 61

Great incubator shell, you would definitely get the large high wattage incu-kit. I think there is one made for cabinet incubators.

 

3 way viewing is AWESOME!

 

You really lucked out. How much did ya spend on it?

 

You could really fit quite a few Little Giant, or Hovabator egg turners in that sucker.

 

Good Luck, and happy hatching.

In the beginning there was nothing. God said, Let there be light! And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better. Ellen DeGeneres   
also//////// Y'all also need to check out my homemade cooler incubator, my homemade fridge-a-bator, and my cabinet incubator on my BYC page.

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/homemade-cabinet-incubator

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In the beginning there was nothing. God said, Let there be light! And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better. Ellen DeGeneres   
also//////// Y'all also need to check out my homemade cooler incubator, my homemade fridge-a-bator, and my cabinet incubator on my BYC page.

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/homemade-cabinet-incubator

http://www.backya...

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Originally Posted by quintinp View Post

Great incubator shell, you would definitely get the large high wattage incu-kit. I think there is one made for cabinet incubators.

 

3 way viewing is AWESOME!

 

You really lucked out. How much did ya spend on it?

 

You could really fit quite a few Little Giant, or Hovabator egg turners in that sucker.

 

Good Luck, and happy hatching

The 3 windows are really neat yes the egg turners would work well. So far I only have 20 bucks tied up in it. Thanks for the compliments I guess I did luck up on finding this.

 

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post #6 of 61
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The 3 windows are really neat yes the egg turners would work well. So far I only have 20 bucks tied up in it. Thanks for the compliments I guess I did luck up on finding this.


20 bucks isn't bad!

In the beginning there was nothing. God said, Let there be light! And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better. Ellen DeGeneres   
also//////// Y'all also need to check out my homemade cooler incubator, my homemade fridge-a-bator, and my cabinet incubator on my BYC page.

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/homemade-cabinet-incubator

http://www.backya...

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In the beginning there was nothing. God said, Let there be light! And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better. Ellen DeGeneres   
also//////// Y'all also need to check out my homemade cooler incubator, my homemade fridge-a-bator, and my cabinet incubator on my BYC page.

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/homemade-cabinet-incubator

http://www.backya...

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post #7 of 61

Very nice.  I hope to upgrade to a homemade cabinet one day. I love your cabinet and at $20 I feel that was a steal.  It looks really great because you have all those slots you can make whatever size (height) shelves you want.
 

Wife to one wonderful husband, momma to a dear daughter, teacher of many, owner of too many chickens with eggs in the bator, 3 cats, 2 dogs, thousands of mealworms

 

What a wonderful life, live yours as the path less taken is often filled with surprises.

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Wife to one wonderful husband, momma to a dear daughter, teacher of many, owner of too many chickens with eggs in the bator, 3 cats, 2 dogs, thousands of mealworms

 

What a wonderful life, live yours as the path less taken is often filled with surprises.

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post #8 of 61

I love it. I am already planning on new ways to incubate  :)   This is what I had in mind!
 

Stephanie in VA  3 kids, 2 dogs, 3 cats, and 14 chickens- hens: 2 leghorns, 2 golden comets,         2 australorps, 2 barred rocks, 1 NH Red, 1 LF buff brahma. Roosters: LF light brahma, 2 bantam cochins (1 black/multi colored frizzle, and one buff/red colored) blue orpington. My neighbors RIR rooster has recently moved in. I guess he is staying too 

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Stephanie in VA  3 kids, 2 dogs, 3 cats, and 14 chickens- hens: 2 leghorns, 2 golden comets,         2 australorps, 2 barred rocks, 1 NH Red, 1 LF buff brahma. Roosters: LF light brahma, 2 bantam cochins (1 black/multi colored frizzle, and one buff/red colored) blue orpington. My neighbors RIR rooster has recently moved in. I guess he is staying too 

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post #9 of 61

Very nice find! It's gonna make an excellent bator that looks so good you don't even have to hide it!
 

I live with my partner and our daughter in the foothills of NC. We LOVE our critters!
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I live with my partner and our daughter in the foothills of NC. We LOVE our critters!
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post #10 of 61
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Originally Posted by pickledchicken View Post

The 3 windows are really neat yes the egg turners would work well. So far I only have 20 bucks tied up in it. Thanks for the compliments I guess I did luck up on finding this.


What a great deal Chad!  I looked forever for one of those and finally used that old fridge.  Can't wait to see how it turns out.  Good luck!

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Laugh when you can, cry when you must, work hard, play hard, wear out don't rust! wink.png

Wife to one patient hubby, mother to 4, + 11 wonderful kids who call me 'Grandma' & a sweet mother who is my partner in crime ~ Imported Orpingtons -BBS, Lavender, Gold Laced, Jubilee, Chocolate, Partridge, Crele, White, Cuckoo, & More! ~TheFancyChick.com~

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