I have recently been working on a DIY incubator. It has a full automatic turning system, and a Dixell thermostat. I'm still waiting for the hygrostat and mist maker to arrive, to implement an automatic humidity control.
This incubator has 2 trays with 30 chicken egg capacity each (or about 90 quail eggs). I have a smaller DIY hatcher, where I dont have turning, and have higher humidity.
I'm having about 50% success rates in the cabinet, and then nearly all the eggs that make it to lockdown make it through.
I have noticed my humidity is too high, but my biggest concern is the airflow.
I'm planning on remaking the trays, for a larger capacity.
At the moment I have a 120mm computer fan on the top "pulling" the air into the silicone heating wire.
I have seen some people using some external conducts forcing the air cold air to rise, others only have horizontally placed fans.
Can you give me some advice?
Thanks!
This incubator has 2 trays with 30 chicken egg capacity each (or about 90 quail eggs). I have a smaller DIY hatcher, where I dont have turning, and have higher humidity.
I'm having about 50% success rates in the cabinet, and then nearly all the eggs that make it to lockdown make it through.
I have noticed my humidity is too high, but my biggest concern is the airflow.
I'm planning on remaking the trays, for a larger capacity.
At the moment I have a 120mm computer fan on the top "pulling" the air into the silicone heating wire.
I have seen some people using some external conducts forcing the air cold air to rise, others only have horizontally placed fans.
Can you give me some advice?
Thanks!
