Adding a Fan to Incubator

[Ducks81]

Hello- I was trying to get a small fan to add to my incubator for air circulation since right now it’s still air a still are homemade one. Can I use this very small 5 inch portable fan somehow? Or do I need to use a specific type of fan for the air flow? Please see the photo. I have 2 duck eggs on day 12 and I’m trying to regulate the temp and humidity especially for lock down so I am trying to see if adding a fan would help. Thanks!!!

 

[MGG]

Hello- I was trying to get a small fan to add to my incubator for air circulation since right now it’s still air a still are homemade one. Can I use this very small 5 inch portable fan somehow? Or do I need to use a specific type of fan for the air flow? Please see the photo. I have 2 duck eggs on day 12 and I’m trying to regulate the temp and humidity especially for lock down so I am trying to see if adding a fan would help. Thanks!!!

I'm guessing if you have a good way of mounting in it will work.I've heard of people using those little handheld ones too. Just make sure you knock the temp back to 99.5, since it will now be a forced air instead of still air. Good luck!

 

[Phunktacular]

Hello- I was trying to get a small fan to add to my incubator for air circulation since right now it’s still air a still are homemade one. Can I use this very small 5 inch portable fan somehow? Or do I need to use a specific type of fan for the air flow? Please see the photo. I have 2 duck eggs on day 12 and I’m trying to regulate the temp and humidity especially for lock down so I am trying to see if adding a fan would help. Thanks!!!

The only problem I see is the reliability of that fan. Not sure how it will handle constant temps near 100 degrees and high humidity. I like to use case fans for a computer. You can mount them with small shelf brackets for just a couple dollars and powered with a cell phone charger. They are very easy to interchange, if needed. They are also rated for 85% humidity.