Steralizing an incubator

[dustponds10]

Well I am wondering the best way to clean my incubator. Its a Cabinet. I have used clorox bleach in the past and just wanted some more options if there is any.

 

[bel]

I like the brinsea sanitizing solution rather than bleach, it seems expensive but its very concentrated so a bottle goes a long ways. The racks and trays that come out get washed with dishsoap and hot water then rinsed well (sometimes egg trays that fit go through the dishwasher).

 

[dustponds10]

ok thanks

 

[jenlynn4]

I just use bleach water! Its cheap and it works!

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I use bleach to clean inbetween hatches. During incubation the eggs get misted several times with the Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant solution.

 

[FarmrGirl]

I use hydrogen peroxide. A big bottle at Walmart is, like, $1 and I always keep several bottles around in case of poultry emergencies.

It makes a very satisfying fizzing sound when it's sprayed on

{edit} I've never sprayed it on the eggs but I guess if I dilute it 50% I could add it to the spray water for some added protection... great idea!

 

[dustponds10]

I guess I didnt realize that you could do that to an egg while incubating it. It helps fend off infections and bacteria but is it a must during incubation?

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

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The brinsea solution can be used on hatching eggs. I mist the eggs anyways, so I just add some of that in, but its not a must.