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    Bimetal thermostat troubleshooting

    There There is a knob on the outside of the box to adjust it. In all the reading I've done, I've not found anything on placement for this particular type. Bimetal stats are supposed to last longest and be the most accurate of any of the mechanical thermostats, by the report of anyone who uses...
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    Bimetal thermostat troubleshooting

    My homemade incubator has this exact thermostat, but my temps are fluctuating 10 degrees through the heating cycle. Any ideas? My heating source is 2 150 watt bulbs (near top and bottom) in a cabinet that is 4'high x 2' wide x 18" deep. There are several computer fans circulating the air. I...
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    Confused on thermostats.....help

    My homemade incubator had this exact thermostat, but my temps are fluctuating 10 degrees through the heading cycle. Any ideas? My heating source is 2 150 watt bulbs (near top and bottom) in a cabinet that is 4'high x 2' wide x 18" deep. There are several computer fans circulating the air. I...
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    I think my first hatch is about done. I set 14 barred rock x buff orpington eggs from my hen. 10 made it to lockdown. All ten hatched and are doing awesome! I also set 21 wheaten marans from a friend. Several were suspected to have gotten very cold prior to incubation. I left 18 in for...
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    So sorry to hear this! I wish my chickies' peeping would've shaken yours out. Best of luck next round!
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    Hatching video:
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    There are two chicks working on making a move if anyone wants to watch. I am broadcasting live at http://ustre.am/19TQv
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    I used you as leverage yesterday. I asked my hubby if I could have a house turkey, and he said absolutely not. Then I told him about you, and asked if I could MAYBE just have a house CHICKEN?! he's considering it. :) 7/10 of my hatch due today are hatched and healthy! The remaining three...
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    Yup...that'll happen next hatch for sure.
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    I debated leaving the four hatchlings in the incubator overnight. When I walked away (aka, unglued my eyes from the window for the first time in hours) I heard screeching. I rushed back over to investigate and one of the little buggers was swimming in the humidity water dish. Into the brooder...
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    Well we had 4 hatch tonight! I am broadcasting live at http://ustre.am/19TQv if anyone wants to check on them overnight. I have 18 due Thursday, and 6 more from this batch that technically aren't due until tomorrow. Feel free to check it out! I warn you though, my crazy family is filling up...
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    Ya as soon as my hubby gets off my phone.
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    one just hatched on my live feed! anybody watching? http://www.ustream.tv/broadcasterpage/17135963
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    I'm the oldest of 6 kids and my two youngest sisters are 11 and 7. I set up a ustream with an old cell phone so they can watch the hatch. Focused on the barred roo x buff orp hen eggs now. 5/10 pipped so far, on day 20! http://m.ustream.tv/channel/houghton-chicks
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