home-made incubators

[ccrecelius]

I saw a post on here where a woman had built her own incubator. She used a meat shipping styrofoam container and some pink duct tape. Anyone remember it. I was wanting to know how to find that post. I want to build one too! That is if she doesn't mind I copy her idea. Can anyone point me to that post. She had pictures and everything! I would really appreciate it!

Thanks,
Chris

 

[sara]

Is this what you are looking for? https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=8510

 

[Grindlefamily]

That is the best link! It has tons of great info in it.

Good luck.

L

 

[arlee453]

There are tons of posts about homemade incubators.

Do a search for 'cooler and incubator' and you'll get tons of hits.

There have been incubators made out of stryofoam coolers, plastic rubbermaid coolers, old dorm refrigerators & small home refrigerators, old electric skillets....even a baby wipe warmer box!

Add a rheostat or thermostat to most anything that heats up and is insulated and you have an incubator.

Good luck building yours - I've got peachicks hatching right now out of my cooler bator!

 

[ccrecelius]

Thank you all so very much! I am printing off the post right now. Getting ready to head to the store and pick up the rest of the stuff I will need. I am very excited!!!

 

[MissPrissy]

Quote:
I am that woman. I have others on here too.

 

[ccrecelius]

MissPrissy, do you mind if I copy your idea? I do have one questions though. What is a water wiggler?

 

[MissPrissy]

Water wiggler is a cheap toy used with a probe thermometer to mimic temps in the egg.

Take the plan, make it work for you, hatch those eggs!