OMG guess what I just bought on Craigslist?

[Germaine_11.20]

Buck Creek thank you for all your help. I think I may need a new wafer, but I will wait for the instructions first. Also a new latch on the bottom. I didn't know they still made zytron thermometers, Wow I will have to check into that!

Kathy, now don't go putting thoughts into my head.... hmmmmmmm oh boy I am in trouble!

Mahroni, I pm'd you with the info.

 

[Lensters]

What is the real egg capacity of a Model 21? Did they make multiple sizes of that model because I've read conflicting numbers for the egg capacity on different websites.

I run GQF Sportsmans and have had good luck with them (hatch rates: RIRs @ 97%, BRs @ 94% and Wellies @ 100%). They also have an egg capacity of 288 normal chicken eggs (single stacked, I haven't tried to double stack). I need more capacity this Spring so I was planning on purchasing a couple more used Sportsmans, however, I have always admired the workmanship of the old style Redwood cabinet incubators and have looked for ones I could restore.

 

[Germaine_11.20]

I can't tell you yet because I don't have a manual, but it should hold alot! Two trays and you could use the hatching tray on the bottom but would need to hand turn them. If I had to guess about 200.

 

[Lensters]

Are the dimensions I found of 22"W x 20"D x 32"H pretty accurate? If so, that is slightly taller than a Sportsman with nearly the same size footprint (440-450 sq in). That makes sense for about 100 eggs in a tray. However, the Sportsman has three turning trays and a hatching bin where the Humidaire model 21 only has two turning racks and a hatching bin? If so, I wonder how hard it would be to adapt it to take another turning rack.

 

[Germaine_11.20]

Yes that is about right. Without my tape measure which is in the other room with the sleeping DH I have to guess. But it is big! I will measure tomorrow.
I don't think you could add another turner in there unless you drilled a hole in and put the cord through the wood, but I am no electrician!

 

[Lensters]

I was just thinking of adding a rack to the braces that are in there, or maybe building longer braces. We'll see. I don't know if he even still has any.

 

[Maple Knoll Farms]

Hi,
Congratulations on your new buy. It looks pretty nice. Is this the link to where you got it? http://boise.craigslist.org/grd/1468452056.html I found them a week or so ago and tried to contact him, but couldn't. How did you do it? Thanks.

 

[Lensters]

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That is the ad I found as well but like you, I haven't received a response yet.

 

[DS Chicks]

My husband has a Humidaire # 50. Does anyone know where to get a manual or know how to use it? Thanks