MaineChick87
In the Brooder
I didn't want to spend a lot of money when I decided to incubate 6 eggs. So I decided to research how to make my own. BYC was my primary source. I learned that all incubators have a container that should be well insulated( cooler, fridge, box etc), a heat source(light), thermostat ( wafer, digital, or hot water heater), thermometer and hydrometer, window, and most have a fan which makes them a forced air incubator. Having a fan makes it so all areas are the same temperature. I tried to find everything instead of paying money for it. I was able to make mine for under $25.
I decided to use an old mini fridge that I had lying around in my basement. I completely gutted it out which made it much lighter. Then I cut a square hole in the door and gorilla glued a picture frame. I did screw it in just to be safe and then used chaulking to seal it and make it look a little neater. I bought a hot water heater thermostat from Home Depot for $8.89, a light fixture for $2.50 and a
I decided to use an old mini fridge that I had lying around in my basement. I completely gutted it out which made it much lighter. Then I cut a square hole in the door and gorilla glued a picture frame. I did screw it in just to be safe and then used chaulking to seal it and make it look a little neater. I bought a hot water heater thermostat from Home Depot for $8.89, a light fixture for $2.50 and a
