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[sol2go]

I meant does the incubator smell? I would like to put it in the house in my office. I don't really have room in my garage and I feel if I put it in the garage I won't get as much enjoyment watching it. That might sound stupid to a seasoned hatcher but I think watching the eggs roll back in forth would be relaxing. I am looking at those brisea models. I think if I got the 100 model o could find others in my area that would want to hatch eggs.

I also have the small Brinsea incubators in my home office (yes plural). I have found there are some advantages to small batches including the amount of baby chicks that are in the house for a month. While the hum of the incubators are soothing, it is also practical as the climate is more controlled and it is easy to do spot checks on the system and the development.

I would say there is a smell because warm eggs are sitting around for 3 weeks with something growing inside, but it is not necessarily off-putting. It is less noticeable with good air circulation in the room more noticeable in a closet. If the smell seems offensive, there is a problem.

General note to anyone -

I would add balancing quantity and quality are a consideration, both in terms of the "product" and my resources. Early considerations are breeding vs multiplying; housing; time & resource management; pests & disease; pets vs stock; rehoming vs selling; lifecycle.

Hatching always produces roosters, and always more than I want or can keep. Now what? It takes a lot of property and good neighborhood relationships to develop rooster runs, which will be noisy, and to provide sufficient area for them to free-range unless they will live in confined spaces. Pet shelters are not a reasonable option, and roosters are difficult to rehome even if for free. Do I want to eat them? Is it okay with me if someone else eats them? Do I feel confident that they will not be used as bait or in fighting situations?

Hens age-out from a laying standpoint, then what? Am I willing to maintain them as pets or eat them for food? What if I wish I had more variety or better quality or want to focus on a certain breed? Maybe I simply want to add a few new chicks every year so my flock is refreshed (fyi - this is not "best practice" but it is common).

If I try to work with small batches I have the capacity to do those things over time instead of always trying to address a problem. But the flock continues to grow and there are always limits.

 

[PinkyLee]

I didn't think of buzzing! thanks for that thought... Before I buy I think I'll have to see someone's in action. A lot that you said makes me think to do so soul searching and research. Maybe I'll buy the little incubator and see if it is for me... I always start big.... That is why my garage is full of hobbies... Cake decorating, culinary school, fishing tackle, more fishing tackle, cheese making, attack dog training gear, pressure cookers, jars, wood working, leather craft.... Ummm. Thanks before I swipe my card I will think of the out come!

 

[chickencrazy21]

Im all excited. I just bought this and its still in the box a 48 count incubator for $70 off craigslist. It was at some wearhouse. The guy brought the box out to my car.https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/fod/5406153560.html

 

[chickencrazy21]

He might have more i plan on breeding some of my crested cream legbars but the roo right now is only geting his feathers now so it will be awhile. Meanwhile my female from another gene line is about 3 months.

 

[PinkyLee]

Chicken crazy that's great maybe we can put a camera on yours and I can watch it from my house . Whah

 

[chickencrazy21]

Lol im tempted to get the trader joe eggs to see if they will hatch. I havnt taken it out of the box yet. I had to go with my mom to urgent care. Someone passed on the flu she has to mske sure its not pnemonia

 

[Phage]

Lol im tempted to get the trader joe eggs to see if they will hatch. I havnt taken it out of the box yet. I had to go with my mom to urgent care. Someone passed on the flu she has to mske sure its not pnemonia

My TJ chicks are hatching now

 

[chickencrazy21]

This is my new incubator. Im not sure on the brand lol. I paid $70 off craigslist. Bran new out of the box. Only thing i can find wrong is the cracked viewing hole. Pretty sure it wont effect it right? Is $70 a good deal?

 

[Phage]

This is my new incubator. Im not sure on the brand lol. I paid $70 off craigslist. Bran new out of the box. Only thing i can find wrong is the cracked viewing hole. Pretty sure it wont effect it right? Is $70 a good deal?

You can get these on EBay for similar $$
I researched them and this is what I found:
They are made in China.
You need to calibrate the temperature before use so for eg when is running at 37.5c it may reads 40'c
Most importantly you need to use it in its packing Materials to keep the temperature constant as it looses heat very easily.

 

[gotro17]

Find the incubating with friends thread. You have a lot of information to learn and they/we can help you. This, unfortunately, is not one of the more favored models. They're tough to work with but will get the job done with good care and attention.