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    Converting an old incubator

    I read this somewhere about how you calibrate (or test) your hygrometers. Basically, a simple test for your hygrometer that is supposed to be very accurate. In a small tupperware container, say 10cm x 10cm x 5cm (or thereabouts), place something like an egg cup full of table salt (actually in...
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    Converting an old incubator

    Looks great! Humidity is dependent on surface area of water exposed to air (I think) which is why people tend to prefer using larger flat pans. Have you got something like a tray/box to contain the chicks when hatching time comes? You'll need that because once they pop out they stumble around...
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    Converting an old incubator

    I think it's an old kerosene incubator. It works by heating the water (?) in the copper pipe. Back in the days when there was no electricity, this was how people used to incubate eggs. In fact I believe there are still some out there for sale to folks in remote villages who have no power...
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