FS Purebred Asst. 3 Dozen +++

[nivtup]

Could have traded some of those for Turkey Eggs

 

[nivtup]

Really only joking

Has anyone ever stacked eggs in the bator?

LOL

 

[Gatekeeper]

I have nearly 800 in the bators. I have stackable racks in one tray that doubles the size. Each tray holds 125 and when stacked holds 250 and I have 3 racks in each incubator.

Gate

 

[what was i thinking]

wow, that is a lot of eggs. i wish i had room for that many...

 

[Gatekeeper]

WWIT how big is your incubator? Ever thought about doing what I did? Build one from an old fridge or freezer?

Gate

 

[tberggren]

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Hope you don't mind my asking how you did this. My DH built me one from a dorm fridge, is there anyway to make that hold more than one egg turner??

 

[Gatekeeper]

Yes ... here is a useful link. BTW my turner is not an auto turner. I have to use a handle from the outside to turn the racks. It works well and you dont have to open the bator to turn them ...

Here is the link.

http://www.utm.edu/departments/cece/idea/incu.shtml

Gate

 

[what was i thinking]

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i have two little ones going at all times... my friend said he would build me one, but he does things at his own pace..... we looked at that same link when we talked about the plans....
i need to give him the code red... lol
i am jealous. i would have been 4.5 dozen eggs ahead if i had room for them.

 

[Gatekeeper]

*Cracks knuckles* WWIT I'll tell you just like I tell Guitarist, "Feel lucky?

Pull the trigger"! Say the word and eggs will be on their way to you

. Ill be more than happy to help with any questions you may have on building a FridgeOBator.
There are a few things I would suggest if you decide to give the go ahead:

1 - Get a unit that has the separate freeze on top (easier to regulate temp)

2 - Make sure you put a false back inside the unit to assure good air flow.

3 - Do not over engineer your FridgeOBator. If it will hold 600 eggs; reduce it down to 400. When I first made mine I tried to fill every nook crook and cranny in it. Dont! Leave enough room to allow air flow to reach the lower racks. Even if you dont put a false back in it, leave a 2-2.5" gap in the back. The airflow will be greatly increased.

4 - The ideal operation is to have the adjustment for the thermostat to be on the outside of the unit. I couldnt find a long enough carriage bolt or one with the right threads to work on mine. So I had to place mine inside.

5 - Be sure to check out the fan that comes with the discarded Fridge. I almost threw away mine thinking it was junk. I wired it and it works like a champ; saved me money on buying a fan.

I have more info if you need it on making trays and how to house them if you are interested, just let me know.

Gate

 

[WiseChicks]

hmmmmmmmmm....... Gate, I might just have to bribe you to head up to the soggy-no-longer-frozen-North Country to help me rig a fridge or 3. I have an awesome Army field ice chest that I got to jury-rig, but have been afraid to actually try it!