Can't hurt to ask......

[youngjedi32002]

Anyone in MA willing to let me borrow an incubator that can hold 12 or so eggs. The one I have is tiny, only holds 3-4 eggs and we are having a terrible time. I would like to buy some eggs from someone on this site, but I need a larger incubator, which would help me not only actually hatch some, but have a better chance at hatching more! I am in the Boston area and I am willing to travel. I will give you a security deposit for the duration of my use. I figured this is a long shot but it never hurts to ask!!!

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Sometimes on craigslist people will sell incubator space and hatch them out for you...that way they get to keep their incubator but you get your hatches done.

I live on the west coast, so I'm no help, eh?

 

[youngjedi32002]

I just found this tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ1tyfvenqQ

I have heard folks make these kind of incubators all the time. Anyone have any luck with this type? Seems pretty simple to me, just no gadgets. It's not a lot better than what I have now but it is definitely a step up! I think I may go this route.....

Oh, and I forgot to say that this is really for a project for my son. He really wants to hatch his own eggs and raise his own chickens and he is working on a Cub Scout badge doing this so, I have heard of folks "renting" space in an incubator but we want to have it here and watch the process!

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

You can use the BYC search bar for incubators- homemade, DIY, etc. to get ideas.

There have been quite a few threads on homemade incubators.