Using my old incubator, don't have the manual! Any suggestions! *Pics*

[peej]

Like the title says! Here it is!

I haven't used it since 2003, but I had 23/30 chickens hatch!

I don't have the manual, but I read that I need to put water to humidify it, and it needs to be around 75 degrees F.

I'm not exactly positive about the rotation and things of that sort so any input at all is much appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

Preston

 

[ScissorChick]

I have a little giant also. I wish I had somthing different...

Yes, add water for humidity.

The temperature should be far higher than 75 F.

For incubators with fans, the temperature should be ~ 99.5 F

For still air incubators, the temperature should be ~ 102 F

-Scissor

 

[peej]

hmm, alright I will have to look up some more information on temperatures!

 

[Ms.Frizzle]

Its chicken eggs you're hatching, right? I'm currently using the same thing, but am having some problems prolly due to the eggs I'm using.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=487918

Thats my thread, I'm using a meat thermometer for checking the temp, and have it running at 100 degrees F. I'm having a little trouble with the eggs air sacs, I've been trying to up the humidity. When you poor water in, make sure it's being put in the right spot, there are holes in the bottom!

 

[dsqard]

You might want to try looking on the internet to see if you can find the instruction manual for your model. I know Brinsea has the manuals for their incubators on their website. Try googling the make and model and instruction manual and you might be able to find it.
ETA - thy this link, it might help. The auto turner is different but I think the model might be similar. www.miller-mfg.com/media/.../incubatoraccessoryinstructions_english.pdf

 

[bel]

www.miller-mfg.com/media/.../incubatoraccessoryinstructions_english.pdf

Here is the manual, its the LG 9200
Be sure to test it out good since it sat so long, get a good hygrometer and thermometer.

D'oh why didn't I see someone else already posted it lol.

 

[Kbagwell1]

If you buy an LG still air today it says to have the temperature at 99.5! Regardless of all the hassle I have been given....I have had a great hatch rate at this temperature!! Good luck to you!

 

[peej]

Thank you guys, yeah I'll look for a manual so I know what to set it at!

 

[Hencredibles]

you should incubate between 99.5 and 101 degrees depending on what you are trying to hatch.

You may want to get a computer fan or something to put into that thing so you can keep the air circulating
to keep the humidity and temperatures even throughout the incubator during the process.

And make sure you clean that thing out very well before you set your eggs.

You surely don't want to take a chance on contaminating you eggs with a dirty device.

good Luck with you hatch.

 

[peej]

I cleaned it all out and put it all back together

It heats up really nicely and only took it 30 minutes to get to 100+, but I will be adjusting now...

Thanks

Edit: got it to work good!