Homemade Styrofoam cooler incubator

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This is a great idea with a lot of great pictures, explanations, and even a shopping list. It is something I know I could even try if the need arises. It would be handy to have if I ran out of room even for a hatching incubator! Nice job!
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Solid DIY incubator build article.
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Good article explaining basic incubator build
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This looks very similar to my first incubator - I also made one from a styrofoam cooler.

Only thing I would change is it doesn't look like you have anything controlling the temperature, which could be a problem if it gets too hot and the temp spikes and there's nothing to control that. If you don't like wiring, my first incubator used a reptile thermostat to keep the temperature steady - you just plug your lightbulb into it and does the rest.
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I (me) was the thermostat for that first hatch and it was STRESSFUL! 16 of the 17 eggs that went in hatched but I had to watch that thing like a hawk! We ended up putting a camera on it so we could check the temp and humidity when we were gone! I will DEFINITELY be taking your advice on the reptile thermostat for my next batch of eggs! Thanks!
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