[naturesparadise]

ok this is a tutorial on building and incubator with what you have around

i am using a pet carrier as i have one here so other than a box here is what you need

1. a 60 watt light bulb
2. a light fitting
3. a dimmer switch
4 tin foil
5. a pot for water
optional extra fan and an old pc power unit

photos of the steps will be posted in this topic

the pet carrier



STEP 1 INSULATING THE TOP OF THE BOX
do this with your tin foil make sure you leave a hole at the back this is for a vent


STEP 2 INSTALL A FAN TO TOP

now place fan were you want it and drill 4 holes then with garden wire tie in place



STEP 3 FITTING THE LIGHT
now im using a 60 watt red bulb for this


all fitted


and here it is finished

[naturesparadise]

ok its all done what do you think

[kentishlad]

I think it is great, though from what I have read keeping the temperature right is  absolutely critical and without a thermostat I think you will struggle?

I recently built one and needed a thermostat, luckily I was in B&Q and saw a soil warmer thermostat on clearance for about £12 (made by parasone) it has a 3A power take off so used this and put in mine.

[naturesparadise]

yeah i have a dimmer switch to put on yet but they didnt have one till next week

[agapanthus]

WOW....clever you! When will you start using it?

[naturesparadise]

ill be using it as soon as im 100% it can maintain at temp of 47.2    

first thing going in it is duck eggs

[agapanthus]

Well good luck with that....I shall keep my fingers crossed for you  

[naturesparadise]

iv got to get a new thermometer tomorrow the one i have is a heap of junk

it has said the same temp for 2hur in fact it say the same temp before i put it in there 25c

[Wildeone]

Is it really that complicated -  :?

Surely a chook doesn't keep her eggs 47.2 all the time!! She must eat, drink and poo?

Can't you just shove your duck eggs under a broody hen?     Mine sat on a plastic lemon on the lawn for about 2 hours the other day!!!  

[naturesparadise]

i dont have any hens    and as for temp you must not over heat the eggs so i have to know what the max temp this incubator is getting up to

or i run the risk of cooking the eggs  :cry:

[Wildeone]

i dont have any hens    and as for temp you must not over heat the eggs so i have to know what the max temp this incubator is getting up to

or i run the risk of cooking the eggs  :cry:

:shock: eek ..... keep us posted  

[naturesparadise]

ok new thermometer is working well last 3hur its holding a temp of 98f

which is good