can i make a incubator out of a plastic tub

[chickenmama109]

hi i want to make a incubator with a plastic tub and a heating lamp that you use for chicks will this melt the tub are make a fire

 

[gimmie birdies]

you would not use a heat lamp for an incubator, ever.

 

[cavemanrich]

The heating lamp is an OVERKILL. You probably only need a 60 watt regular incandescent bulb. Many peeps make theirs from Styrofoam coolers. Advantage there is, styrofoam insulates. There are other things to consider when making an incubator. Moisture/humidity, and a tiny fan to circulate air inside. Fan evens out the temp throughout the whole incubator. You do need good thermometer of course. You can turn the eggs manually.
Can I suggest watching Youtube ..... Put into search "Homemade Incubators"
WISHING YOU BEST........

 

[BantyChooks]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/building-the-binbator.72074/

I made one out of a tub. Heating lamps for chicks are much too high powered for an incubator---use a regular light bulb about 45w.

 

[junebuggena]

No. Heat lamps put out way too much heat. But you can use a regular light bulb and a dimmer switch.

 

[gimmie birdies]

this one needed just 15 watts 5/6 hatched.

 

[chickenmama109]

thanks every one can i get the heating lamp and just put a 45w light bulb in it will that work

 

[gimmie birdies]

Test for 24 hrs and have other size bulbs on hand just in case.

 

[chickenmama109]

ok thanks

 

[BantyChooks]

thanks every one can i get the heating lamp and just put a 45w light bulb in it will that work

What? How exactly do you plan to make this that you need a heating lamp part?

Have the light sockets in the incubator with a fan blowing over them. A heating lamp with the shield will cause bad temperature hot and cold spots, IMO.