I tried the hot water thermostat, but could not get a good temp. difference, best I could do was 5-6 deg. swing. The hot water heater thermostat was $10, but for $16 I got a faster acting thermstat with only a 1.2 deg swing...
I made a aluminum foil pan in the back corner and have a 4x5 in sponge in it, I ran some tubbing to it so that I could add water when needed and also avoid opening the lid at all. Yes I have tried to make this thing with pennines.... I put it together for about 20$ bucks.... Dag gone thermostat...
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I have owned chickens for 3 years now, and have always just purchased new chicks from the local feed store while growing my flock. This year I have decided to incubate my own eggs when I saw this steak-Styrofoam cooler in the trash. I thought, now...