Tips for someone who is making an incubator

[quintinp]

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you would probably want some type of thermostat to control the temp, it will cost more money for your project, but it is worth it, with out a thermostat, the temp would be like that of the temp in a Chick-bator,,,,,,,, a lot of people us a water heater thermostat, and a lot use a dimmer switch

 

[carsNchickens]

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WOW! this incubator means business! how many eggs could this fit successfully?

 

[carsNchickens]

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you would probably want some type of thermostat to control the temp, it will cost more money for your project, but it is worth it, with out a thermostat, the temp would be like that of the temp in a Chick-bator,,,,,,,, a lot of people us a water heater thermostat, and a lot use a dimmer switch

if i for somereason didn't use a dimmer switch or other type of thermostat could i get away with using a small computer fan instead?

 

[carsNchickens]

Ayda, you have a very economical setup. mine will resemble yours hopefully........ unless i ofcourse go over board

 

[Wyogirl]

Yes I could of done that but I was trying to prove to myself that I didn't have to spend mega amounts and still make it nice. At one point when i couldn't get the temp regulated I almost caved in and just bought a new one, but am glad I didn't.
i stare at it all the time I'm home lol, it's in my living room area.
Ayda

 

[FiveAcres]

Great Ideas and Pics!! Thanks for sharing your strategies...

 

[quintinp]

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WOW! this incubator means business! how many eggs could this fit successfully?

20 with the egg turner, it only cost me 20 dollars to make this incubator

 

[quintinp]

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you would probably want some type of thermostat to control the temp, it will cost more money for your project, but it is worth it, with out a thermostat, the temp would be like that of the temp in a Chick-bator,,,,,,,, a lot of people us a water heater thermostat, and a lot use a dimmer switch

if i for somereason didn't use a dimmer switch or other type of thermostat could i get away with using a small computer fan instead?

i dont know for sure, because i have a thermostat and a fan, it would be best if you could some how scrounge up 10 dollars for a water heater thermostat, and a fan would be necessary, i use a fan that stays on all the time if ya'll wanted to know

 

[carsNchickens]

Quintip,


$20

that is right up my ally! where could i find a thermostat? and i plan on hatching 25 Ameriuana eggs ASAP they keep piling up!

I have Ameracuana hens and i usually only eat my doms eggs lol so this will be constructed tommarow on my day off work. i will stil need air vents though right? should they be close to the eggs? it seems like they would catch a draft that way

 

[Wyogirl]

Quintip,
I am also trying to use the dry hatch method, have a question tho, do you not pay attention at all to humidity, mine had a low of 16 and high of 21, I live in WY of course dry dry dry, i did put a tbsp of water in and went up to 34?? should i just leave it alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ayda