Less Expensive Incubator Wanted

[MagsC]

Sigh. I am looking for ONE less expensive incubator. It could be used and doesnt have to look pretty as long as it WORKS.
I am really wanting to hatch out some eggs in hopes of starting a laying flock (as pets also). The whole "trying to be self suffient" thing for our small family of two.

 

[Harley's girl]

Did you see this?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=75494

 

[rooster-red]

Why not build your own?

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

check the shipping costs before you buy it though. With the price they are asking, plus shipping charges, you could probably go down to your local feed store and get a BRAND NEW Little Giant for cheaper. They are only about $40...

 

[MagsC]

Hi, I appreciate the replies.
Are there any links to making an incubator????
As far as local feed store, I think ours will order chicks for you but not sure about incubators. I can check though.

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

Quote:
Most established, and well stocked feed stores will carry them.... Unless your feed store is "Bubba's Barn", they'll probably have it.

 

[MagsC]

LOL! "Bubba's Barn" sounds about right.

But I will ask anyway, cant hurt.

 

[rooster-red]

I made this one from a discarded 48 qt cooler, a light fixture, water heater thermostat and computer fan.

I've hatched in it 3 times, and have eggs in it right now.

 

[MagsC]

WOW! You are WAY more handy than I am. Even given specific instructions I am quite "challenged" in that kind of thing.