HomeMade Incubator Contest - 3/09 - Winners Announced!

[Bil]

Well, it's not perfect, nor is it beautiful, but we have started to build our incubator. It is mostly done and running.

You can see it in our BYC Web Page .

Bil

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

Wow, great job!!!

 

[jay1995]

I finally made mine. I literally finished two minuets ago. Wiring was a little annoying. Will post pics tomorrow.

 

[wbjdmd]

Here is my official entry! I read the rules and noticed I had to add the pics to my BYC page. Hope to put update pics ASAP. Inspired by Miss Prissy's breadbox incubator!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=12322

 

[Bil]

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We finished our incubator tonight and I've updated my BYC Web Page. Now just waiting on some eggs!!

Bil

 

[eestep8]

I have my plan, now I just need to buy the supplies and build it. Hopefully it will be done withing the week.

 

[flyweed]

For all of you good folks who are using the 8125 water heater thermostat or similar model..you DO know that the little plastic "tray" piece that comes with it is the COVER for those exposed screws with AC wiring don't you? I have seen lots of the DIY bators now with electricians tape wrapped around them, to being enclosed in junction boxes, etc etc. That little plastic plate snaps over the top to cover those exposed screws and wiring..yet still leaves the adjustment screw exposed for easy access.

Just thought I'd let you all know, in case you didn't know what that plastic plate is for. Also, it'll help your thermostat be more "accurate"...the thermostat back acts as a "heat sink" and if you wrap strands of tape around it, or enclose it into a junction box it's going to throw the termostat sensitivity off somewhat.

Just an FYI.

Dan

 

[Trakr]

Mine didnt come with a tray or cover. I looked through the whole box at Lowes and none had it

 

[chicken stalker]

Updated my page to include a modification section. Check it out 'batorvision

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

Okay, we've updated the BRAND NEW incubator page!!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/chicken-coop-incubator.html


Please take a look and let us know if everything looks okay and that we've got all the submissions so far.

I think we've got about enough to close the contest and pick a winner, but we'll leave the contest open for 1 more week just in case!

So, the contest will close end of day: 2/27/09