I had both extremes. the cheapest 4" I could find for the hatcher and the dust overwhelmed them after about 18 months. I then bought the highest 4" CFM I could find. They were so powerful, I didn't have a power supply large enough to run 4 of them. I split them and run 2 at a time with a toggle switch.
4.5 starsI am making a coolerbator for @sarasweatman as a gift because she is a friend and also very giving and kind. And would love her to have more bator space and a good steady incubation.....
I have ordered (I am making two of the same, keeping one as an extra)
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-52-qt.-Xtreme-Cooler/21721549
coolers
Coleman 52-Quart Extreme Cooler, Blue
I CHOSE THIS COOLER BECAUSE I made a CHEAP cooler bator and I dont like its insulating factor so I will pay just a few more bucks to have a well insulated cooler like this one......
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By: Coleman
Walmart #: 552035097
Would that be big enough to hold a Hovabator turner?
I want to make one for the Old Folks Home behind my house and I don't want to trust them with hand turning.
I'll have to look for one at a flea market or craigslist since I refuse to give Walmart any money.
I've had good luck with them. There is a slightly cheaper versionMornin
Yer so sweet fer that.
Let me know own how those controllers hold up
I wanted to use one but wasn't sure of the longevity
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-10A-110V...344259?hash=item1e88374c43:g:Ka0AAOxyXzxTGCG7
that doesn't have as precise control I used in the hatcher but I'm replacing it with another STC-1000 and use the old one in a brooder.
I've used a couple similar to the following shipped from Bulgaria that worked precisely but they didn't last more than a year or so.
I haven't used this one but it does have a digital display
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-110-C-W1...523020?hash=item4ae2417ecc:g:CfUAAOSw0vBUl-WQ
I may try this one that ships from the US.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/W1209-12V-5...420250?hash=item1c5bdeeb9a:g:6sQAAOSw5ZBWMYlj
That would be great but hawks usually avoid the place now so I haven't seen the activity in a long time.CC if you could filmed the action it will be grate!
I occasionally carry a camera but it would have to be someone that can dedicate weeks to laying around watching for an attack.
I'm sure you're right. I thought of that but I haven't raised them. So I didn't recommend since I didn't know how well they play with other chickens. I guess Shamo and Malay may fit the category of not playing well with others.Gamebirds are good for this too. There's a few pictures floating around the internet. My jjkelso likes to chase coyotes.