INCUBATING w/FRIENDS! w/Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs No problem!

[kwhites634]

She has, post 32171.

I see that, now

 

[kwhites634]

18* here...invigorating. Not getting to freezing today...looks like winter's finally here.
I realize our weather can't compare to that some of you have to endure...I feel for you.

 

[kwhites634]

@chicken hawk 33 Where you keeping Kiko out of the cold?
How cold is it there in LA?

 

[LittleLakePhil]

I just feel for my poor ducks. But they seem to be okay. I haven't checked on them yet. I'll go out soon. Don't want to open the door to their pens too much.it seems to stay somewhat warmer in there.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote:

@Saris

My only dilemma is trying to build a auto turner to fit in there that doesn't cost an arm. I should learn to turn by hand at least in the beginning.

see above @fresnofarmer
Set of 6 Plastic Chicken Egg Trays for Cabinet Incubator

$45.30

and they have other sizes

Semi Auto turner...

Three or four egg racks ebay Stabil Incubator 48 Egg Plastic 6 Tray Flats $21.99 for six
THESE ARE USED so we bleached and sterilized immediately.


NOTE: The only reason our turning Alum Rod doesnt go up through to the top of the bator (for turning w/o opening) is because the incubator is 42" plus the base 2x3s and added table underneath, I AM SHORT 5'2 and shrinking every year at this point

plus me up on a stool or a chair is a NO NO. Plus I do think opening the incubator will have positive effects on the embryos and you will be amazed at how fast the temp heads back up, faster than a hen back on the nest for sure!


Its just like all my other coolerbators just a different arrangement with more convenience. In the spring I can replace the rod if we decide to build a custom cabinet to hold it out of skids, but our skids are still buried under snow and ice.





three or four rods for the tuners, see size on label $1.95 each Lowes, can use dowels I guess




three or four clevis pins for turners



Simple turning rack which was screwed in each side... PLEASE watch video for how they work.
Also needed a alum flat stock for attaching all trays together.





I simply cut rods to length and ziptied the racks on. I will be switching the zipties out with hose clamps because zip ties can become fragile and break at some point.

NOTE bar placement......
you do use up one row of the 48 egg slots, so your capacity is then 42 still not bad
also install with the side that will have 4 rows of eggs FRONT, this way you can put your side rails back just a tad more too.
















Clevis Pin holds rack, undo pin when using loop to hold level and remove trays.








Loop to hook on to level egg racks when working with eggs or removing trays below



When tilted in lower position the alum bar just rests on the bottom of the cooler





When tilt in upwards position there is a round eye hook bent open a tad to hook the hole on the top of the bar to hold them in up position.

Hey everyone what's your favorite most accurate thermometer?

@fresnofarmer
Thermo/hygro suggestions post #13998 post #26999 post #25610 post #12128 post #13975 post #452 post #31058

 

[mirandaleecon]

18* here...invigorating. Not getting to freezing today...looks like winter's finally here.
I realize our weather can't compare to that some of you have to endure...I feel for you.

I'm cold here in the 30s! I don't remember how I survived when I lived up north!

 

[kwhites634]

I just feel for my poor ducks. But they seem to be okay. I haven't checked on them yet. I'll go out soon. Don't want to open the door to their pens too much.it seems to stay somewhat warmer in there.

Ducks must be pretty hardy. I don't pretend to know much about ducks (or anything else, depending on who you;re talking to), but I'm sure wild ducks have oil in their feathers from their diet. Do domestic ducks have the same on a commercial diet?

 

[Laurel Meadows]

2 hour school delay, fun fun I candled day 12 in one bator and added more to the other 5am this morning looks like the dirty eggs are doing pretty amazing, didnt pull any so far!

Morning, Sally! Wow looks at all those pretty eggs Glad they're doing so well!! Can't wait to see those babies

My young'uns are on their second snow day off today. They're just waiting for it to warm up a little so they can go outside and build a snow fort

My shipped eggs are due to arrive today I'm worried they froze for sure (3 degrees low last night). Ive bought from this same breeder before so I know they will be packed and wrapped well in bubble wrap, and I'll let them warm up slowly, but I'm not expecting a good hatch with these. Have you hatched any that were frozen before?

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote:
Thanks let us pray for female legbar! seems the hens are wanting baby boys not girls!! ughhhhh
I have so many on the list for pullets and I cant get enough!

I wish we had enough for the kiddos to mess with, not even enough for a sled the sun is clearing their tiny hill out back.

No I havent I always requested a heat pack in the outer box. I hope yours will be fine!! look for really fine lines when you candle, sometimes you cant tell they froze and cracked until you candle!

 

[kwhites634]

@Saris

oh no I am sorry cl!!

thanks for letting me know!

mornin whites!

awesomeness!!! so clean looking too!!! do you have links to your fans/heaters and stuff by chance?

what a cute bator!! can you do the tilt trays like I did in the upright cooler? CABINET COOLERBATOR




see above @fresnofarmer

Semi Auto turner...

Three or four egg racks ebay Stabil Incubator 48 Egg Plastic 6 Tray Flats $21.99 for six
THESE ARE USED so we bleached and sterilized immediately.


NOTE: The only reason our turning Alum Rod doesnt go up through to the top of the bator (for turning w/o opening) is because the incubator is 42" plus the base 2x3s and added table underneath, I AM SHORT 5'2 and shrinking every year at this point

plus me up on a stool or a chair is a NO NO. Plus I do think opening the incubator will have positive effects on the embryos and you will be amazed at how fast the temp heads back up, faster than a hen back on the nest for sure!


Its just like all my other coolerbators just a different arrangement with more convenience. In the spring I can replace the rod if we decide to build a custom cabinet to hold it out of skids, but our skids are still buried under snow and ice.





three or four rods for the tuners, see size on label $1.95 each Lowes, can use dowels I guess




three or four clevis pins for turners



Simple turning rack which was screwed in each side... PLEASE watch video for how they work.
Also needed a alum flat stock for attaching all trays together.





I simply cut rods to length and ziptied the racks on. I will be switching the zipties out with hose clamps because zip ties can become fragile and break at some point.

NOTE bar placement......
you do use up one row of the 48 egg slots, so your capacity is then 42 still not bad
also install with the side that will have 4 rows of eggs FRONT, this way you can put your side rails back just a tad more too.
















Clevis Pin holds rack, undo pin when using loop to hold level and remove trays.








Loop to hook on to level egg racks when working with eggs or removing trays below



When tilted in lower position the alum bar just rests on the bottom of the cooler





When tilt in upwards position there is a round eye hook bent open a tad to hook the hole on the top of the bar to hold them in up position.

@fresnofarmer
Thermo/hygro suggestions post #13998 post #26999 post #25610 post #12128 post #13975 post #452 post #31058
yes actually they do!

awwww sweetie you need to get some rest! what a lot of work! I pray for a healthy flock soon!

mornin @scottcaddy

I saw its cold with you as always!! have a good day cc!

mornin

benny!! hump hump hump day!!

mornin!!!

brrrrrr

mornin!! brrrrrrrr

morning mirandalee!!

thanks for the mess last night chaos



thanks, nothing to them!! and chicknlove sure showed how to do it without all the electrical messin too!
mornin whites!! so you think!

I am watchin you!!

I'm also watching you...makes for a pleasant start to the day