6th Annual BYC New Year's Day 2015 Hatch-A-Long

Cynthia12 said:

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Amberjem said:

so I had a bit of a panic thinking my eggs which seem to be doing ok don't hatch and my other half says hey yes they will dont think so negative.....mind you he said I'd hardboil em and never get a chick out of this diy incubator thing (which only makes me more determined to succeed lol) .. I think he's gradually coming over to the chicken side............. eating breakfast every morning with the fresh eggs seems to help alot too lol

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darkbluespace said:

diy incubators rock!

Today I made a lot of progress on my cabinet bator... 90 eggs on a turning trays and 2 more 30 egg trays for small/delicate/shipped eggs. I actually don't think I'm going to need that capacity, but it is wonderful. Just need a front door, casters and to wire everything together.

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Amberjem said:

what are you using for the cabinet? we need pics!!

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darkbluespace said:

My sister was getting rid of this shelf that is a big box so I put a plywood back on it and cut out holes for 2 fans and I have a large box with plywood door that goes on the back to access lights and wiring and thermostat I ordered today. I almost went to home depot today to get wood for the front door... just a frame with plexiglass window. The turning will still be manual but just a cord on the outside that turns the trays. Here is how it looks so far...

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ronott1 said:

I hope all 46 hatch!

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