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Do homemade incubators work and which is the best one to make?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by countrygirlLivinInDaCity, Apr 9, 2009.

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  1. Apr 9, 2009 #1
    countrygirlLivinInDaCity

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    I am seriously thinking of making an incubator but im not sure if they really work. So do they from your experience and which one is the best one to make? Thanks! [​IMG]

    -Melanie
     
  3. Apr 9, 2009 #2
    Guitartists

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    rebelcowboysnb

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    I think a side by side fridge works best. A circular air current is simple to establish, its well insulated, plenty of thermal mass an plenty of room for eggs.
     
  7. Apr 10, 2009 #4
    Roo

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    Yes they work and you have great enjoyment and pride
    watching eggs hatch in something you worked hard to
    make.Don't make it to small because you'll only want
    a bigger one.Thats why I have two and working on a
    third. LOL With circulated air you should have a higher
    hatch rate than with still air but you may have to run
    the humidity a little higher.
     
  9. Apr 10, 2009 #5
    YeOleBroodie

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    What roo said. [​IMG]

    I have homemade bators with eggs, also homemade hatcher thats got some hatching out right now.
    So yup they do work. [​IMG]
     
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  11. Apr 10, 2009 #6
    BirdBrain

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    Fork over the extra and get a wafer thermostat. You'll be glad you did as it holds temps very steady. Here is what they look like. https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=98

    Check     around the internet to see what various places charge for shipping because the item may be less somewhere, but the shipping more than make up for it.
     
  13. Apr 10, 2009 #7
    rays123

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    honestly an incubator is just as good as the time and money you put into it. so if you work hard itll be a great on if you dont itll prob still hatch a few. spend the extra cash and get a good thermostat like the ranco ones. youll be happy you spent the extra cash
     
  15. Apr 10, 2009 #8
    Panther Creek Poultry

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    Love the ranco thermostats. They are the greatest.
     
  17. Apr 10, 2009 #9
    walkswithdog

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    Fine great you guys just put the Ranco thermostats on my severe want-its list.

    Any yeah, build a BIG bator, a small one ends up wayyyy too small too fast.
     
  19. Apr 10, 2009 #10
    BirdBrain

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