EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[Akrnaf2]

Might be too high or too low depending on bowl size, but yes, that tends to provide a pretty even humidity.

It isn't the size, it is the SURFACE of it.

 

[Akrnaf2]

Halfway? Halfway what? Humidity is determined by surface area, not depth.

Exactly!

 

[Akrnaf2]

Oh wow! I didn't know that! Also, IF I made one with a cooler, Would I have to leave the lid on? Because my heat lamp would have to hang above it because I have to attach it a certain way that wouldn't fit if I cut a hole

You have to read the first post at this thread.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Thank you so much!!

I can give an opinion. Now this is just MY opinion...lol. I watched this video when I was going to build mine.

1) The floor is going to be hard/impossible to clean. Too many eggs will cause it to sag.
I used baking racks that were wide enough to fit like a floor a couple of inches above the bottom of the cooler. I use a McCain cake pan as the water dish. High tech, I know...lol.

2) I'd suggest two lights instead of one. Or a splitter. Eventually the light will burn out. It's better as a fail safe to have two lights. I've had it happen a few times.

3) I use a manual thermometer, it's easier to calibrate (in my opinion) I think that kind is great for a back up thermometer if it's calibrated. I find they take up too much room.

4) I added a real fan (albeit tiny) because I didn't have a computer fan. The circulating air helps. Even with a fan the temp fluctuates in areas.

5) I skimmed but did they men mention the thermostat part of it. Having something simple and very effective like a wafer thermometer is worth it's weight in gold. I use strictly wafers in mine. It's cheaper and I can replace the parts.

I prefer styrofoam as well because it's easier to hack into. It's a personal choice. I choose parts based on easy installation, easy cleaning and continuous availability.

 

[mlm Mike]

Get back here, you little snot.

Ha, even BYC helped me getaway!

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I can give an opinion. Now this is just MY opinion...lol. I watched this video when I was going to build mine.

1) The floor is going to be hard/impossible to clean. Too many eggs will cause it to sag.
I used baking racks that were wide enough to fit like a floor a couple of inches above the bottom of the cooler. I use a McCain cake pan as the water dish. High tech, I know...lol.

2) I'd suggest two lights instead of one. Or a splitter. Eventually the light will burn out. It's better as a fail safe to have two lights. I've had it happen a few times.

3) I use a manual thermometer, it's easier to calibrate (in my opinion) I think that kind is great for a back up thermometer if it's calibrated. I find they take up too much room.

4) I added a real fan (albeit tiny) because I didn't have a computer fan. The circulating air helps. Even with a fan the temp fluctuates in areas.

5) I skimmed but did they men mention the thermostat part of it. Having something simple and very effective like a wafer thermometer is worth it's weight in gold. I use strictly wafers in mine. It's cheaper and I can replace the parts.

I prefer styrofoam as well because it's easier to hack into. It's a personal choice. I choose parts based on easy installation, easy cleaning and continuous availability.

Am I close? Please add your expertise.

 

[mlm Mike]

Am I close? Please add your expertise.

I think you are spot on!

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I think you are spot on!

Your just trying to get on my good side early in the morning, Mike. I LIKE that!

 

[BantyChooks]

Am I close? Please add your expertise.

Didn't watch the video, but I'll take your word for it.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Didn't watch the video, but I'll take your word for it.

I saved you time.