Protective box for Styrofoam bator

[columbiacritter]

I got an older square Hovabator. Is there any reason I couldn't build a protective plywood box to put it in and just take the lid off when it's in use? I even wondered about lining the box with foam to add to the insulative value.

Good idea? Bad Idea? Been tried by anyone?

 

[Debbi]

Don't forget to allow for air flow! Without fresh air, they won't make it.

 

[sonjab314]

I've never heard of it but it sounds like a good idea (the box that is). It would keep your bator from getting knicked and should help maintain the temperature while in use. I don't know about adding foam though. You may want to try that and just let the bator run for a few days and see what it does to your humidity.

 

[columbiacritter]

Quote:
I think all the air holes are in the top and I won't be putting the wooden lid on while it's running. But htans for the warning, I'll check when I get home.

 

[Debbi]

I believe you'll need holes in the bottom too, hence air "flow". Good air comes in from bottom, bad air escapes through the top. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here.

 

[Sissy]

Nope your correct. but if bottom holes have
been covered you will see Humidity
generate under the Bator.