Reptipro 5000 Incubator

[bel]

I do find ventilation an issue, my first try with the think geek fridge and after the first half a day they moved into the gqf cabinet. There won't be a second try unless I mod it, but it makes a great place to let eggs rest when temps are too high to safely store them, that alone makes it worth keeping since it can get hot here and our AC is pretty weak.

 

[perolane]

For those worried about ventilation...just open the door for a minute once or twice a day...temp/humidity jump back so quickly, no need to worry.

Jonny....

I've never had that happen, but I've heard how disgusting it is!!

 

[Jonny]

Trust me, it was the most terrible smell I've ever smelled! YUCK!!!

But good news!!!!! One egg is piping!!!!! I am thrilled! I think it's a buff orpington

Poor little creature is gonna hatch and smell that terrible incubator.. I cleaned it as well as I could, but it's hard with all the eggs in there. Used some clorax so hopefully it won't get sick from the bacteria.

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

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An egg incubator should be made to have plenty of ventilation. I don't think opening the door twice a day is going to provide enough oxygen to the eggs. I'm quite interested in this incubator and am not in anyway criticizing Reptipro.

I know that Chris is listening to our comments and would like to suggest that vents be drilled that can provide fresh air at all times.

 

[perolane]

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An egg incubator should be made to have plenty of ventilation. I don't think opening the door twice a day is going to provide enough oxygen to the eggs. I'm quite interested in this incubator and am not in anyway criticizing Reptipro.

I know that Chris is listening to our comments and would like to suggest that vents be drilled that can provide fresh air at all times.

I agree that it should have more ventilation...but remember that we chose to use a REPTILE incubator....reptile eggs do not need as much ventilation. It works wonderfully for fowl because of the rock steady temp control & it holds humidity beautifully! I've had great hatch rates tweaking what needs to be done....just opening the door a couple times a day. I've seen lots of posts from people who have temp spikes or can't raise/lower their humidity...& this from very nice fowl incubators. I never have any of these problems with the Reptipro.

Chris is already working on some of our previous suggestions, I'm sure he will take a look at this also.

 

[perolane]

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Go little buff!!!!

 

[StevenW.]

Glad I started this thread and thanks for that tip

 

[perolane]

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I'm glad you did too Steven...that's what BYC is all about...helping others through our experiences, both good & bad!!

 

[ReptiPro]

We have not had anyone have any problems with the air quantity in the unit. As long as the door is opened at least every other day with chicks and at least every 4 days with eggs then everything will be fine. With over 5000 customers using this unit for bird incubation we have yet to have anyone have an issue like this.

The issue with providing plenty of ventilation is that first off it is harder to hold temperature and secondly it is near impossible to keep humidity consistent. To build a great incubator you need to worry more about the humidity than anything. That is why the styrofoam units do such a poor job. They just dry everything out. I think that the thousands of success stories from people using the ReptiPro 5000 to hatch birds proves that there is plenty of air in the unit and that you don't have to worry about suffocation.

 

[perolane]

Thanks for coming in & adding to the thread Chris....you & Reptipro are awesome!!