[Chookiechook]

Hi again,

I have been trying to make an incubator (unsuccesfully) for ages now.

My stumbling block is the thermostat.

I have tried using the maplins one.... it blew up.... I have also tried using Habistat thermostats for reptiles..... they are set too low temp (92) though I can overcome this with a bit of air conditioning in the corner where the probe sits

But has anyone used the Habistat thermostats, if so which one.... or can anyone tell me how to adapt another type of thermostat??

I am desperate... my little incubator is tiny and only holds a few eggs and I have 18 to put in.... there will be no where for them all to sit


Please help a desperate woman

[Vember]

Hi Chookiechook

Just a thought but eggs put into an incy now are not going to be off heat till end of October It's going to be quite a shock when they get put outside

Can't help with the thermostat sorry

[Chookiechook]

  I did think of that too

I have planned to keep them in a light airy shed with a heatlamp for them to use if they want it   Not the most sensible of ideas I know, but the kids will kill me if I change my mind.

These are the first chook eggs that I have tried.... I got such a good deal for purebred bantam eggs that I couldnt resist (now I know why)

I am used to hatching quail and they live in my utility room till they are able to go outside.

[joyfull]

wildwitchy made her own incubator - details here:-

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=38870.0

although I agree with Vember it really is a bit late to start incubating this year, perhaps you could make one and then try in the spring  

[Chookiechook]

Myabe I wont put them in then.....

What about the ones that the hens are laying and going all broody over though??  Are they better off coz they are with mum?? 

Thanks for the link too   Will have a lookie

[Vember]

If the hens are tried and tested broodies (ie done it more than once before) then they "should" be ok as the hen will gradually get them acclimatized quicker


Sarah

[Chookiechook]

'thats great thanks

We will see what happens   My leccy bill may be a bit on the large side if I hatch any more now, so maybe the kids will have to wait

The broodies can give it a go if they wish    I suppose they know best