DIY Incubator

[ladybrasa]

For a fan, yes, cheap little computer fan. I just got one that had a usb plug on the end and had an extra phone charge adapter thingie.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Yes a USB type plug with an A/C transformer is fine - I keep forgetting how many old cell phone chargers are laying about peoples houses, so the A/C controller is what you will need - though you still need to figure out how you are plugging it in, since the ITC-1000 doesn't have a socket on the back.

Easiest way would just be to buy a 15a socket at the big box store $2 or less, a plastic housing to mount it ($3-6), and a tiny length of household wire to make the attachments (assuming you don't have a short scrap laying around) - 14ga would be adequate, 12ga is more typical. Or strip the plug off a short cheap multi-outlet extension cord like you see used for holiday displays. wire that into your controller.

Then just plug in your transformer and light bulb.

 

[Nigel27]

Waking up this thread! How’d the incubator go?
I’m thinking of making one with a dyer drum and a circular turner through the center that I can turn by hand so I won’t need to individually turn eggs.

 

[LapisLazuli]

I never actually used it. I just used a normal cooler type of incubator. 2/3 of the chicks hatched that made it to lockdown.

 

[Nigel27]

I’ve got a great idea for a semi-automatic turner. I’d have to turn the drum and the base would be connected to a grate with a bolt in the middle(green)and the eggs would be in the bottom of the dryer drum so when I turn the drum the eggs get turned by the grate(possibly a bike wheel or the metal from a dart board) lol
Can’t wait to get started!