The "Natural" incubator is called a broody!
But, the DC powered incubator is a neat idea for someone who is going self-sufficient or off grid.
Wheels are churning in my mind about building one ...
Hopefully they work out as great as I am thinking they will. So many people who have them just love them.
Sounds like a great start to your project, it sounds like he has some of the best birds.
Congratulations!
and keep us updated on how it goes.
You can put a chicken-wire skirting around the tractor to keep out diggers - just keep a S-hook handy to flip it up and hook it to the side of the tractor when you move it. Remeber to unhook it and lay it flat on the ground after moving the tractor - maybe step it down into the grass alittle...
I too am looking towards a self-sufficient flock when I get birds. I have decided on Buckeyes for my first flock. Here is why:
- good at foraging
- not white as we have a very strong bird of prey population around here and white on the prairie is like a neon sign for the diner
- cold tolerant...