Newbie Has Dumb Question

[Henny_Penny]

We breed horses and although I am not the one using the equipment...we have an incubator that is used during breeding season. It is idle right now though. It is a Sheldon Incubator Model 1510. It is a cabinet model. My dumb question is...what is the difference in this incubator and the ones used for poultry? I know that it will maintain a very tight accuracy on the temperature...probably more than needed for eggs but would we be able to use??? Man...I hate being ignorant but could not locate any info to answer the question and do not have user guide for my incubator.

Thanks for any help.

 

[hatchcrazzzy]

as long as you can keep a constant temp and humidity it will work

 

[jimnjay]

Just make sure there is some means for ventilation, eggs do need a fresh air supply. If there is no set up for humidity you can use containers of water, make sure they are tall enough so hatching chicks cannot get to inside. Other than that any container will serve as an incubator, Air, Humidity and constant Heat is all that is necessary. Good Luck