Recent content by Roscoe Red

Hi, I have been working with my genetic hackle barred rocks for about 2 years now. I started out with eggs from Alvin Theiriult and stayed mainly with barred rocks. The last year I have crossed buffed orfingtons with them to create higher feather count and more loft to my necks. I would be...

I Built my own cabinet incubator and you should have vents to exchange fresh air in your incubator. I cant tell by the pics if you have a fan or not. I would have vents in two locations for the exchange. As long as you have a fan and standing water the air moving will keep your humidity...

I have one more suggestion in regard to your heating elements in your home made bators. When using light bulbs as your heat source ,you should only use ceramic bulb receptacles and not plastic. In the event of problem the plastic will start to melt and the bulb could lean and touch the wood or...

I also noticed that Custom Incubators uses dimmer switches in there brooders. They can also be problematic when using light bulb as a heating source. I always prefer solid wire as opposed to braided cooper wire. I would take the time to check all connections . If your dimmer switch is getting...

When making wire connections inside your cabinet incubator I always like to use insulated clip connectors instead of wire nuts. they help with moisture from humidity and vibration from your circulating fan. The best method is using heat shrink wrap on your connections. But if you check all your...

I ordered a incubator from this company and I'm lucky they only stole my money. I never received mine thank God. But after all the negitive feedback I started to take a good hard look on the way the they are constructed. Since these incubators are heated with light bulbs it sounds like the cheap...

Hi Tom, I'm do a refund , please contact me. Thanks I was also told that Joe Zimerman was the the new owner! I still think this is a scam.

I have the same nightmare going on with this company with the same story . I ordered and paid for mine on Dec 23rd. I was told the same lame story regarding backordered thermostats. I was promised a refund and had it denied twice . I spoke to his so called brother on the phone and he says he...

When I use a sponge ,I try to position it below a small vent hole in the top so I can add water with a straw and NOT open during lockdown. I take 3 straws and insert them into each other,then I take a forth straw cut a angle on one end insert it in a bottle of water put my finger over the end to...

Do you have any vent plugs you can remove? The colder water would only drop your temp a bit.

Mine is a little giant with a circulating fan.

I used the straw method threw the small vent holes and carefully fish it through the screen into the tray.I put 3 straws together, the take a forth straw and cut a small angle on one end. Then I take a bottle of water that I can insert the straw down into and put my finger tip over the end. then...

Hi, I'm new to the forum and hatching . I just went threw a simular situation. This was my very first hatch and post. I went into lockdown after 18 days and at the end of the 19th day I had my first egg pip. I went threw a agongizing 30 hrs with very little progress. I went to bed at midnight...