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I need an emergency incubator!!!

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by LittleLady98, May 12, 2011.

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  1. May 12, 2011 #1
    LittleLady98

    LittleLady98 Overrun With Chickens

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    My broody died, and she had four eggs under her. What can I use to make a emergency incubator???

    ETA: I have never incubated before.
     
    Last edited: May 12, 2011
  3. May 12, 2011 #2
    chicmom

    chicmom Dances with Chickens

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    A cooler, a light bulb, a thermometer, and a container to for some water to add humidity.
     
  5. May 12, 2011 #3
    Chickiebabyfluff

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    So sorry for you loss [​IMG] [​IMG] i would suggest to make a homemade one from a styrofoam cooler you can get them cheap at dollar general or im sure walmart would have some you can get the directions from the learning center page here on BYC Good luck!! They are inexpensive to make and should meet your needs for now. Or can get a bator from Tractor supply anywhere from 40-120 dollars Let us know how it goes!
     
  7. May 12, 2011 #4
    Stingrayg4

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    The local county extension office let me borrow one. Worth a phone call.

    -S
     
  9. May 12, 2011 #5
    pruitt514

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    Good idea!
     
  11. May 12, 2011 #6
    sgtmom52

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    Quote:Our local 4-H also loans out incubators.
     
  13. May 12, 2011 #7
    mississippifarmboy

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    If you were closer I've got one I'd loan ya....
     
  15. May 12, 2011 #8
    SED

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    I work in Birmingham and have an incubator going right now. If you would like, I can meet you and take them and put them in my incubator this evening and bring the chicks back to you when they hatch.
     
  17. May 12, 2011 #9
    LittleLady98

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    Quote:Awww...Thanks!! [​IMG] But if you were closer, I'd just bring the eggs to you. [​IMG]
     
  19. May 12, 2011 #10
    LittleLady98

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    Quote:AWWWW!!! I will accept the offer! You are too sweet!
     
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