Sears RoeBuck FarmMaster Incubator Info Needed

[monarc23]

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Yeppers I got the manual but it really doesnt say much about the incubator itself just tells you to call the company HAHAHA!!! Yeah... like that number still even is available....I should call it just to see

LOL!

I get over 100 eggs per shelf becauseof the way I prop them which is fun to do when you have a TON in there like I do right now lol!!!

Mine has an updated prong on it now the guy I bought it off of put it on before we got there so we just gave him teh one we bought It works WONDERFULLY!! I LOVE THIS THING! As long as im raising birds this incubator will be with me

I promised the guy if I ever did sell it that it would go int another hatchaholics hands...something tells me I'll never sell it though LOL

 

[monarc23]

HappyHatch'en :

Your incubator was made by the Leahy Manufacturing Company, Higginsville, Mo. These where made out of redwood. If you go to Legg Pea Cock farms, he has an operating manual you can copy on his web site. I own a Model 1200....these where considered the Cadillac of incubators for their times. Your unit is re-build able / restore able. Cleaned up your unit wouldn't leave my hands for under $500.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/22115_dscn0653.jpg
The model 1200 - 8 trays

Kewl! That info is probably in my manual but I didnt read it Illl have to get it out and look that up;....



I am also happy to finnally know the wood type!!!

I had been wondering it was so red and is gorgeous! I keep it nice and oiled with orange wood oil just love it!

there actually isnt much to rebuild or restore on mine, not a thing wrong with it to be honest not rotted anywhere or anything i love it!!! that inc in the picture is pretty cool too!

I wouldnt trade this for a sportsman tho i'd love to have a sportsman too

LOL!​

 

[rancher hicks]

I hit on this posting looking for information about Sears Roebuck brooders . Do you have any information about these? I also have a "Belle City" incubator in need of a "burner" and information on how to use it. I have pics if you need them. You can pm me if you know of a site that can help or have information. Thanks Rancher

 

[grover94]

I have the Sears Farm Master incubator model number 228-1035 and am in search of the owners manual. Any suggestions as to where I could get one would be greatly appreciated.

 

[rancher hicks]

I had one that used a "burner" but no instructions either. Perhaps try e-bay. I did find ads for the one I had but none with instructions. I had instructions how to put mine together as it was a kit, but nothing on how to make it work.

 

[chickyracer]

Hi, I just bought one of these incubators but it needed a new cord. I'm not an electrical genius. Does anyone have a wiring guide or other instructions. It is the old style farm master 228-7.
Thanks

 

[Tammy N]

Quote: I just bought one YES sounds like a Good Working Bator thanks for having these posts

 

[dsljim]

Just picked up 228.1036, it has 6 drawers with the same push/pull turners described above. Can't wait to find enuf eggs to fill the old girl, then monitor the electric useage with my kill-a-watt meter. Its4 times as thick as the sportsman's + it's painted silver inside to reflect the heat back in. Definitely designed and built by people who took pride in their work, not some college educated kid trying to get a bonus by saving the company 12¢/ incubator.

 

[midbubsc]

Sears & Roebuck model 228 Controls for sale - $50 plus shipping - removed from a working incubator.

(I would have listed in the classified section, but that requires 20 posts, and this is my first...)

 

[Mike and Carol]

I too have a 228 sears incubator. Just bought it for a hundred bucks. So far I can not seem to get the humidity up. Stay at about 10%. Any ideas?

I am using a 250 watt infrared bulb for heat. works just about right. Mine has a bucket of water that sets on top of the incubator and a hose that leds down to the water tub. Tub has a float for releasing water.

Doing Emu eggs now but this spring I will be cranking out lots of chicken eggs.

Please let me know what you have learned and I will do the same, could not find an owner manual for this but I live in rural Texas with a bunch of old timer around so I bet I run into one and get info.

My cell is 325-514-1927. If you want to send a pic or want one of mine I will gladly send one to you.

Mike and Carol Hawley Texas.