My incubator build

[BairleaFarm]

Ive decided I want to hatch some eggs. I was hoping I could build one for less than 50$ yeah thats not going to happen. Heres what Ive got so far. I hope to start building tomorrow.

Rough cost:
Dresser (free)
fan(6$)
Hydro\ hermo (14$)
thermometer x2 (1.50$)
egg trays (25$)
plexiglass (15$)
misc wood (14$)
Caulk (4$)
foam (10$)
Thermostat (12$)
light sockets (6$)

Everything else I should have in the shop.

Plans as of tonight are to keep the bottom drawer for chicks to fluff and a clear front for viewing.

 

[BairleaFarm]

Hauled the dresser out to the shop, grabbed a couple cold ones. My son and I talked for a few about how we were going to do it.

We took all the drawers and cross members out. I did some measuring and found out is wasnt going to be deep enough for my trays. He marked I cut, when mad a border to go around the door. That extra inch should give me the room I need for the trays.

of course there is always one or two that are being nosy.

Insulation installed and caulk is drying. I used 1/2 insulation. You can see the 1x2" wood i added around the door here. Im still not for sure how im going to do the turners but If i can get the most of it done I can start doing temp and humidity checks.

 

[ContessaKris]

So far I'm loving your incubator! Can't wait to see it all finished! Keep sharing pics.

 

[GoodLuckCharlie!]

Gosh that's cool!

Can't wait to see more

 

[BairleaFarm]

I got the insulation done inside wood installed and caulked. I also got the first coat of stain on.

stain and wood 25$

 

[quintinp]

looking good!!!

 

[BairleaFarm]

Came home yesterday to find the egg crates on my porch. Time to build the tables the crates will sit on.

 

[cmom]

Great pics. Love the progression. Good luck and have fun...

 

[quintinp]

cant wait to see the finished product!!!!!!

 

[SierraView]

I love how this is looking. That dresser is a perfect size.