2-How to build a simple homemade automatic egg incubator by Teb Mogobsi, kindler edition. Small plastic fan (optional-I could not find one so we didn't use one. If in some case the temperature of the chamber increases the required temperature for hatching of egg, then our fan will be turned on by the w1209 circuit to maintain the temperature inside the chamber. Had 1 chicken egg in there also, which hatched last Thursday and the duck eggs are due to hatch tomorrow, I still had movement in 2 of them a few days ago. Thermometer/hygrometer (I used a small digital "weather station" which measured the temperature and humidity, but you can use any thermometer/hygrometer)Ĥ0 watt light bulb (.97 for 4 at Wal-mart) Came home 10 hours later to a temperature spike of 111F, opened the lid and adjusted the thermostat, took 24 hours to get it to stabilize. That way you can use it later when they hatch.)ġ dimmer switch for table tamps (about $7 at Lowes)Ĩ X 11 piece of glass or Plexiglas (go the the Dollar Store and buy a $1 document picture frame and take out the glass) Throughout the incubation period the eggs should be kept at a still-air temperature of 101.5F, measured at the top of the egg. If you don't already have one, get a brooder heat lamp at a farm supply store that has a removable reflective shield. By simply regulating the water levels in the. Adding sponges to the dish of water increases the surface area and allows for water to evaporate more easily. To control humidity we placed some containers with water inside the incubator. The temperature in the house fluctuated crazily that weekend and it was hard to regulate the temperature in the incubator.ġ Styrofoam cooler with lid (I got mine at Wal-mart next to the ice bins for $1.88)ġ light socket with cord (I took apart a brooder heat lamp that I already had. In addition to heat, maintaining the proper humidity in the egg incubator is also essential. I attribute the low hatch to the freak, out of the blue, snow we had on the first day of spring. Then, 65 to 75 during the last four days. It should be between 40 to 50 of the initial 18 days. You must keep the temperature at 99.5 degrees all throughout the incubation period. Well, since we definitely had success with our first ever hatch, here is the detailed tutorial for anyone out there who wants to experience a live chicken hatch. You have to make adjustments to the humidity and heat until they are on the standard levels.
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