Incubator temp.

[Valeriemichelle]

I made an incubator. I have a hot water heater thermostat. To stop the temp swings a little People told me to use a 60w bulb.
I think that work a little bit.
But my temp is still swinging from 102-96

I just want to know if it swinging to 96 is to low of a temp? I've done as much as I can.
will I still have a successful hatch with this temp swing?

Also. I don't have money right now to go buy a wafer thermostat. So i'm stuck with the one I have.

 

[miniwhipkey]

I think you are doing fine. Just remember that a broody hen dose not have a thermostat

 

[Valeriemichelle]

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Thank you.

Thats what I was thinking. I'm sure they don't keep it at the PERFECT temp all the time. Haha

 

[Penturner]

place the stat so the back metal side is close to and facing your light bulb. close as in a couple of inches or closer.