i need to make a large diy poultry incubator and cannot find the proper procedure and the components to use.?

Answer 1

1 cage, 1 hen, eggs. There you go. I just hatched out 12 peeps in December by letting the hens do it. I was just experimenting, so I didn't move them away from the roosters, and they killed half of them. They did hatch, though.

For a homemade one, try 'Countryside' magazine. I don't know their website, but they're always printing articles about poultry. All you need is 95 degrees, so don't use one of those heat lamps. My neighbor did it with a regular light bulb, a styrofoam cooler, and a bowl of water. Don't know the wattage, though.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I would start by determining the size of the incubator by the number of eggs being hatched. I would thenlay down straw or hay as an insulating material. The container should be tin, or wooden sides with a tin top. I would try to keep the sides of the container 15-18 inches tall. I would use 100-150 watt bulbs as a heat source, 1 bulb every 2 sq. ft. Use heavy duty drop light cords 12-10 gauge wire. no thinner, as this may cause a fire. Fire is not always our friend. Can also use porceline light sockets rated for 100-150 watt bulbs! Suspend the bulbs so that they are about 12 inches above the uncovered eggs. It wouldn't be a bad idea to put a thermometer inside to help determine the temp. We want to keep it as warm as the mother of the eggs would. 95-100 degrees. This worked very well for our ducks. Good Luck

Answer 4

The cheapest way is to use an incubator lamp with an infrared bulb, suspended about 2 feet above a box with the eggs in it, use a thermometer to keep track of temp, adjusting lamp height to cool or heat eggs.

The same can be used for new chicks.

Places like Ascott smallholder supplies sell all the bits if you want an automatic system....http://www.ascott.biz/

Talking to people who breed chicks is the most reliable way of finding a design.

You are right to want to build your own, the ones you can buy are a ripoff....such poor quality for £100...you need to spend a few hundred to get anything decent

Maybe also try a broody hen, something like an Orpington, welsummer or Cochin would be fine

Answer 5

Find yourself a suitable pvc container, preferably with a clear
cover and then get yourself some hard glass Infra Red Lamps.
They must be the hard glass version because of the moisture
content ie urine etc, suitable bedding material and that's it away
you go.Hope this helps.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

never made one but you need something to maintain the heat and humidity
and slowly turn the eggs or turn them ever day. Do a search online you should be able to find it

Answer 8

http://members.aol.com/CGFARMS/buildincubator.html

Answer 9

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