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[Ruralhideaway]

Is the fan functioning? If so I think it's possible that you need 2 fans in an incubator that size. Is the heating element adequate?

Others will know better, these are just thoughts.

 

[Clucklandia]

Is the fan functioning? If so I think it's possible that you need 2 fans in an incubator that size. Is the heating element adequate?

Others will know better, these are just thoughts.

Thanks for the reply! The fan is functioning. Heat rises so I guess blowing the heat down is tough. And yes, it's pretty adequate

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Expert help needed then, sorry I'm not. I bet providing photos of the heater, vent holes, and fan will help those who are though.

I'm guessing @ronott1 could possibly help? (Sorry not certain who to tag for bator construction issues)

 

[Clucklandia]

Expert help needed then, sorry I'm not. I bet providing photos of the heater, vent holes, and fan will help those who are though.

I'm guessing @ronott1 could possibly help? (Sorry not certain who to tag for bator construction issues)

Thank you

 

[Clucklandia]

This is my Incubator: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-incubator-d.1230658/

 

[Ruralhideaway]

My quick thought is where is there space for the heated air to circulate to the bottom? Where is the thermostat located?

 

[Clucklandia]

My quick thought is where is there space for the heated air to circulate to the bottom? Where is the thermostat located?

I do know it doesn't have a built in thermostat. I move my thermometer with the eggs

 

[Ruralhideaway]

What temp have the eggs been kept at so far?

 

[Clucklandia]

What temp have the eggs been kept at so far?

Well... I THOUGHT that they've been at the perfect 99-100 degrees range..but i had my thermometer up top close to the heat source (Up on the wood). The eggs are like..half a foot down from that? So they might have been colder this whole time. I couldn't place the thermometer on the turning tray because it falls.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Can you shut off the turner and move them back up?

I think this incubator needs some upgrades, thermostat being pretty critical I believe. But I'm not certain. I do know you need 99.5 and for that to be steady regardless of room temp changes etc. That's where the thermostat comes in.