My Sink-A-Bator Is Now Sink-U-Bating

[jus1jack]

Not sure how well this GB will work but It's off & running...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=26580-first-incubator-test

 

[walkswithdog]

I don't see ventilation holes??? Where and how many? Other than that - absolutely rock hard clever. Wonderful go.

 

[jus1jack]

Thanks this page shows the bator in more detail. I have 2 vents in the top.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=26580-the-sink-a-bator

 

[walkswithdog]

It really looks awesome! But I would consider some small holes near the bottom, upper and lower holes (opposite sides) work better than single level holes tend to.

Under-ventilation at hatch can have a significant hatch rate impact. Once they're hatching they're working hard and clean air circulation is a huge issue.

Other than that small thing I think that sinkbator ROCKS. Best of luck.

 

[FenDruadin]

Very cool! I love that it comes with a built-in stand. I can't wait to hear how your store-bought eggs do. After reading so many cases of hatching store-bought eggs, I think I may just have to try a batch.

 

[jus1jack]

Thanks I hope at least a few of them hatch. I also have 5 of my own eggs in with them. Should come up with something. It's been running about 2.5 hours now and has leveled, out & purrin' like a kitten 19 days to go...

 

[jus1jack]

Checking temp swings

12:57 heat on @ 99.1' 41% Hum

12:58 heat off @ 99.7 drifts up to 100.2' by 1:01 drops to 99.5 by 1:02

1:03 heat on @ 99.1'

1:05 heat off @ 99.7' drifts up to 100.2' by 1:06 drops to 99.5 by 1:08

1:10 heat on @ 99.1'

1:12 heat off @ 99.7 drifts up to 100.4' by 1:13 drops to 99.5 by 1:15

1:18 heat on @ 99.1'

1:19 heat off @ 99.7' drifts up to 100.5' by 1:21

I'm thinking this is ok? Is it better to run on the hot side or the cool side?
Should I bump it up down or is it good?

 

[walkswithdog]

That's perfect. Let it run like that...

 

[jus1jack]

It's a runnin. day 2 and all is well.

 

[FluffyColor]

I'm setting store bought eggs today after having seen dark shells and a line that looked like roo sperm and other signs of fertility.I hope yours do well.