Homemade Hatcher - Proof it WORKS!

[equus2]

Haven't had a chance to post pics yet - this silkie hatched just now, the other two have pipped. Spent about $24 total, didn't have spare parts lying around!

 

[ccrecelius]

How did you build it? What materials?

 

[gumpsgirl]

WOW! That is wonderful! Be sure to share with everyone how you built this little gem.

Congrats on your cute little Silkie there.

 

[speckledhen]

Congratulations! I know I love my Fridge-a-Bator. Nice clean, no-mess hatches.

 

[equus2]

I've built a few of these, using Miss Prissy's instructions:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=8510

I did use a wafer thermostat on this one, and put the dimmer switch on the fan, to regulate fan speed. I have been using this small hatcher for quail, easily holds 15 eggs. Temps and humidity are so stable!

I was only going to "fertility check" these eggs from my youngest silkies, but wouldn't you know it....just had to follow-through and hatch them out!! (My husband keeps reminding me that the bators were going into hibernation - or be sold - by June 27!!) Oh well.

 

[ChickyPooh]

do you really have to have a thermostat in a home made bator?

 

[Alabama_boy]

Quote:
Yes if you want your eggs to hatch.

 

[ChickyPooh]

Oooooo