Egg Incubator Cabinet DIY Plans - Chicken Poultry Hatcher Homemade Build Your Own
Build Your Own Cabinet Egg Incubator DIY Plans Chicken Poultry Hatcher Homemade
These DIY plans will show you how to build your own egg incubator. The design can accommodate 800 quail, 470 pheasant, 360 bantam or 240 turkey, duck or jumbo chicken eggs.
What is an Egg Incubator?
When choosing the best egg incubator for your needs, there are several things to consider. Listed below are some features to look for, as well as size, price, and purpose. To help you decide which is best for your needs, we've included an image of a few popular options. If you want to know more, read on! Here's the scoop:
Features
It is essential to look for features such as viewing windows when purchasing an egg incubator. Not only will these windows let you monitor the eggs as they incubate, but you will also be able to show the chicks as they hatch. In addition to viewing windows, it is essential to choose an egg incubator that is easy to clean and maintain. Read on to find out more about some of the key features that you should look for.
Price
Incubators vary in price. The more bells and whistles they have, the higher the price. But these additional features can save time and effort, and some people prefer that manual process. Some people also like the idea of a more involved process, but this can leave them with a empty wallet. Whichever option you choose, the price of an egg incubator is one of the most important factors to consider. Read on to find out how to buy the best incubator at a low price.
Size
First, it's important to understand the size of the egg incubator you want. Typically, you can hatch up to 12 eggs in a mini incubator, and if you don't plan on hatching many eggs, a small unit is perfectly suitable. However, if you plan on hatching a lot of eggs, you'll need to buy a larger unit. This is because egg sizes vary between birds and are different for incubators.
Purpose
There are many benefits of an egg incubator, but what is its main purpose? Incubators must be able to control factors like temperature, humidity, ventilation, and air quality to ensure the embryonic development of the eggs. Their main goal should be the high hatchability of healthy chicks, which is directly related to survival in the field. The purpose of an egg incubator varies according to the size and number of eggs it can hold, but they all feature similar characteristics.
Relative humidity in an egg incubator
You can easily measure the relative humidity inside an egg incubator by purchasing a digital hygrometer. While some commercial incubators already include a thermometer, you can buy a separate one or get a combination of the two. You can also use a wet-bulb thermometer. A reading of 55 to 60 percent humidity is equivalent to about 85 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Double-check the reading in a dark room with a flashlight to make sure it is accurate. Eggs have an air cell in them and lose water as they mature.
Cost of an egg incubator
When you decide to hatch your eggs, you need to consider the cost of an egg incubator. A barnyard mix chicken isn't likely to sell for more than a few dollars. An incubator can cost hundreds of dollars. Fortunately, there are many inexpensive options that can produce high-quality hatches.
All plans are designed by Ben Stone. Ben is a retired Engineer in Canada. Ben also drafts these himself using the latest AutoCAD software to ensure accuracy. He studied Engineering back in the early 1980's. After over 30 years in the Construction industry he developed a passion for building cool items around his farm and cabin. He is sharing these with the world for $10 each. These are great DIY projects. With a little skill anybody can Do It Yourself. Ben is always a email away if you have any questions while building one of his projects. He is adding new plans all the time.
