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[mybackyardhobbyfarm]

Has anyone ever tried this? And what was the success rate?

Looking for ideas that are relatively cheap..

Thanks

My dad built his own and he had a really good success rate.

 

[backbeat]

North Bay Ontario Here

 

[Krause_LN]

I know that a lot of people make their own incubators. Check in the incubating forum and you'll probably get a quicker answer.

Okay thanks!

I’m still trying to figure out how to do this forum thing.. it’s all very new to me haha

 

[Krause_LN]

My dad built his own and he had a really good success rate.

That’s great. Was it the same as the one in the picture? Or similar? I would really like to give it a try but also don’t want to kill anything.. haha

 

[mybackyardhobbyfarm]

That’s great. Was it the same as the one in the picture? Or similar? I would really like to give it a try but also don’t want to kill anything.. haha

It’s been awhile so I’m not 100% sure, but I think it was similar. Trial and error, first test it and check it every hour to see if the temperature stays the same . Don’t open the incubator though, because you’ll immediately lose heat, just peer through the window at the temperature. If the temperature stays the same optimal temp for hours on end and doesn’t get warmer and warmer then you’re set.

 

[Krause_LN]

It’s been awhile so I’m not 100% sure, but I think it was similar. Trial and error, first test it and check it every hour to see if the temperature stays the same . Don’t open the incubator though, because you’ll immediately lose heat, just peer through the window at the temperature. If the temperature stays the same optimal temp for hours on end and doesn’t get warmer and warmer then you’re set.

Okay thanks! I didn’t think about not opening it.. lol seems so simple but yet I have no experience so any info is welcomed!

I’ll be sure to try it out as soon as my ladies start laying again and I get my rooster in there.

Would his also work for duck eggs? Turkey etc.. ?!

 

[Silkie_lady_]

Waterloo Region, Ontario here! Just joined the site few days ago, new chicken owners

 

[The Farmers' Daughter]

Wow! So many Canadians joining us! Welcome lots of info here and so many people who can answer questions. I've only been a chicken owner for 6 months so I'm still learning, but have gathered so much info from this site it's incredible.

 

[Silkie_lady_]

Hey everyone Just wondering if anyone knows of vet around Waterloo that deals with chickens. I'm having a very hard time finding one. Even a store that has more selection on feeds and vitamins. Thanks!

 

[harmesonfarm]

How's everyone's weather right now?

So far, we have a sunny day but the last half week or so it's been crazy wind and rain! Glad to have a little break in between. Had been getting some garden prep done earlier this month but had to put it on pause for now.

Ducks started laying the other day too, our chickens who we give supplemental light to have been laying through the winter but are certainly happier on these sunny days.