I wanted to share the homemade still-air incubator I made recently. I used a $5 styrofoam cooler from Walmart, a $6 temp/humidity probe, a $1.50 light socket adapter, and the glass from a $1.00 garage sale picture frame. I also used an extension cord and a roll of duct tape that I already had.
I cut four small square vents in the lid that I can open or close as needed with small pieces of tape. There is a tiny spray bottle cap filled with water in the corner closest to the bulb for humidity.
I really had to experiment with different light bulbs until I found one that holds the temp at 101 deg. F. The humidity is at 40%. I'll add water at lockdown to bump humidity up higher.
I'm incubating six silkie eggs that were shipped to me. I am keeping them pointy end down and tomorrow will begin tilting them three times a day. If successful, I'll have a mix of black, white, gray, and partridge chicks. I'll keep everyone posted!
I cut four small square vents in the lid that I can open or close as needed with small pieces of tape. There is a tiny spray bottle cap filled with water in the corner closest to the bulb for humidity.
I really had to experiment with different light bulbs until I found one that holds the temp at 101 deg. F. The humidity is at 40%. I'll add water at lockdown to bump humidity up higher.
I'm incubating six silkie eggs that were shipped to me. I am keeping them pointy end down and tomorrow will begin tilting them three times a day. If successful, I'll have a mix of black, white, gray, and partridge chicks. I'll keep everyone posted!
I had two silkie eggs that died right before hatching because my first makeshift incubator was so unstable. That's why I really did my research to get it right this time!
