What bulb goes in a Chickbator?

[Josie]

We are using the chickbator for the class hatching project. (You know, the spaceship ones )
Does anyone know what type of bulb it takes?
The teacher dropped one while showing the class, and it needs a new bulb.

 

[hart31]

I did a quick search and didn't find that info for you. You may have to experiment and try a few different ones until you get the right temperature if someone who has one doesn't find this post.

Is it a standard base bulb or a smaller base? I'm guessing that it is probably only a 15 watt to maybe a 25 watt at most.

 

[Freddy]

I ordered a chick bator for my son that should be arriving tomorrow. If I'm correct its supposed to come with 2 extra 7 watt bulbs. I'll check when it gets here and post it up.

 

[Josie]

Hey Freddy, that would be great.
By the way welcome to the forum.
I noticed that you are from Fresno County. So am I. There are a number of people in this area, I remember seeing some from Oakhurst and the foothills also. It is always fun to see local people along with all the great poster worldwide.

 

[countryboy]

7 watt 110 volt is the only info i could find
when i went looking for the bulb (bored) i found many comments on them not working well and kids very disapointed.
you could build one. heres a link https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=8510

 

[Josie]

Thank you countryboy, this is really helpful.

Yeah I built one in a Styrofoam cooler inspired by MissPrissy's blog.
The custodian wouldn't approve it for classroom use though, which is probably good because I undercooked my first batch,
and the batch I have in now, I think I overcooked. (eggs hot to touch)

I pretty convinced that if I can get the temps right, the homemade one would work, and I think my thermometer is the problem.
I have two in there now and they go anywhere between being exactly the same and a 10 degree difference.