Make an incubator at home from foam. Three types of homemade incubators are a good alternative to the purchased one. From a cardboard box

Many poultry farmers breed chicks from geese to quails using an incubator - industrial or do-it-yourself.

The need for a home incubator is dictated primarily by the fact that the right hen may not always be available, and the young must be grown in a clearly planned time frame.

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Accurately laying eggs, “hatching”, and producing offspring in the form of chicks is possible only if there is a useful device in the household - an incubator.

Drawings and description

The frame of this incubator is made of wooden bars and sheathed with plywood on the outside and inside. Styrofoam is used as thermal insulation.

Under the top of the ceiling of the chamber, an axis passes in the middle, on which a special tray for eggs is tightly fixed. On the axis, with the help of a metal pin, which is brought out through the top panel, the tray with eggs is rotated.

The tray (25*40 cm, height 5 cm) is made of a durable metal mesh, the cells of which are 2*5 cm in size and with a wire thickness of about 2 mm; the bottom of the tray is covered with a fine nylon mesh. Eggs are laid vertically, blunt end up.

Above the egg tray, a control thermometer is installed strictly along the axis so that when the tray is rotated, it does not touch the eggs in any way. The temperature reading scale is brought out through the top panel.

Four lamps (25 W each) installed at the bottom of the housing serve as a heating element. Each pair of lamps is covered with a metal sheet 1 mm thick, which are placed on two red bricks.

To maintain the desired humidity, water baths are installed with dimensions of 10 * 20 * 5 cm, which are made of tin. U-shaped strips of copper wire are soldered to them, on which the fabric is hung, which increases the evaporation surface.

8-10 holes with a diameter of 20-30 mm were drilled in the ceiling of the chamber, 10-12 such holes were drilled in the lower part. This system allows for fresh air, moisturize from a drying piece of cloth.

From an old refrigerator

Most often, an old unnecessary refrigerator is used to make an incubator. This is a ready-made insulated chamber, all that remains is to install small details - and you can breed young birds.

The figure shows an incubator in general view. In order to give rigidity, two boards are attached to the body itself. From below they are connected with beams and screwed with screws.

A recess is made in the board for the flanges. A bearing is pressed into the center, and a threaded sleeve is inserted to prevent axle displacement, which is attached to the axle with a long screw.

All frames consist of two semi-frames with lugs that are necessary to hold the trays in the positions of the rotation angles. A cable is threaded into the upper holes, which is attached to the engine.

Inside, the refrigerator case is sheathed with insulation, as a rule, it is fiberglass, which means that it is necessary to insert plastic pipe braids into all ventilation holes.

The refrigerators have a chute for the outflow of water, for the incubator it is installed in the opposite direction, on the contrary, to supply water to the fan blades when the chickens are hatched.

Styrofoam

Such incubators are made of wooden bars, which are upholstered on the outside with a sheet of tin, and inside are lined with a layer of foam or any insulating and heat-reflecting material, the filling of the incubator is very similar to the industrial one.

Automatic heating system

It is extremely important to correctly position the heating elements in an incubator without a fan. In different home-made incubators, they are placed in different ways: under the eggs, above the eggs, on top, on the side, or even around the perimeter.

Distance from eggs to heating element directly depends on the type of heater. For example, if light bulbs are used, then the distance should be at least 25 cm, and if you select nichrome wire, then 10 cm is enough. Drafts should not be allowed, otherwise the entire brood will die.

Temperature controller and electrical circuit of the device

For the development of the embryo inside the egg, it is necessary to observe certain necessary temperature regime, which must be maintained with an absolute error of half a degree.

This error is the sum of the temperature difference over the surface of the tray with hatching eggs and the error in maintaining the temperature by the temperature controller.

It is possible to use bimetallic plates, electric contactors, barometric sensors as a heat regulator.

Comparative description of homemade thermostats

Each Samodelkin has a choice - which thermostat to adapt to his incubator. But it must be remembered that all these devices are quite fire hazardous. You can, by the way, buy a ready-made thermostat.

Humidity control

Control the humidity in the incubator with the help of the device psychrometer, which can be purchased without difficulty and special material costs at veterinary pharmacies or hardware stores.

Or, as an alternative, make your own from two thermometers that are fixed on the same board. The nose of one thermometer should be wrapped with 3-4 layers of sterile medical bandage, the other end should be lowered into a container with distilled water. The second thermometer remains dry. The difference in the readings of thermometers determine the humidity in the incubator.

Modes

Immediately before the start of incubation, it is necessary to check the reliability of the incubator system for 3 days and try to set the temperature necessary for the process.

It is especially important that overheating is not carried out: if within 10 minutes the embryo is at a temperature of 41 degrees, it will die.

In industrially manufactured incubators, eggs are turned every 2 hours, but 3 turns per day are enough. It is necessary to turn the eggs, as there is a difference in egg temperatures of about 2 degrees on different sides.

Egg rejection

To get sick high percentage hatchability is of great importance pre-collection and right conditions egg storage.

store eggs for a brood in a horizontal position, turning them over periodically, at a temperature not higher than 12 degrees and humidity not more than 80%.

Eggs are rejected with a damaged, thin or rough surface, irregular shape. With the help of an ovoscope device, eggs with two yolks are debugged, with big cam from the air.

Eggs before laying in the incubator never wash, because this damages the film over the shell, which has certain properties. Too large eggs are also not suitable for incubation.

Control of the incubation process begins after 5 days of eggs in the incubator. Apply for this all the same ovoscope.

Differences in temperature regimes for different types of poultry

Different birds have different periods and temperatures of incubation. Consider some types of birds:

1. chickens: on 1-2 days the temperature is 39 degrees, 3-18 - 38.5 degrees, 19-21 - 37.5 degrees.
2. ducks: on days 1-12, the temperature is 37.7 degrees, 13-24 - 37.4 degrees, 25-28 - 37.2 degrees.
3. Indians: in 1-30 days the temperature is 37.5 degrees.
4. geese: 1-28 days 37.5 degrees.
5. Turkeys: 1-25 days 37.5 degrees, 25-28 days - 37.2 degrees.
6. quail: 1-17 days 37.5 degrees.

First day of hatching

On the first day of hatching, the chickens are placed in cardboard boxes, at the bottom of which a newspaper is placed. Since chickens are used to heat, they need to create the same conditions for a while. If necessary, put a table lamp in the box.

Cloth bedding is not used because chicks can easily become entangled in it. In the first days of life, young animals are fed with a hard-boiled egg at the rate of half an egg per head per day.

In addition to food, chickens need constantly clean warm water. Starting from the third day, boiled millet, cottage cheese, crackers are introduced.

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Vladimir Kalchenko will describe how to make a simple incubator from an old refrigerator.

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On farms or individual farms, it often becomes necessary to breed chickens at home. Of course, laying hens can be used for these purposes, but it will take a long time to grow chickens naturally at home, and the offspring will be small.

Therefore, for breeding chickens at home, many use an incubator. Of course, there are industrial devices used for large industrial productions, but for small farms, simple incubators are also perfect, which you can easily do with your own hands.

Today we will tell you how to make an incubator with your own hands, from the simplest to the more complex.

How to make an incubator out of a cardboard box with your own hands?

The easiest do-it-yourself incubator for breeding chickens at home is a cardboard box design. It is done like this:

• cut a small window in the side of the cardboard box;
• inside the box, pass three cartridges designed for incandescent lamps. For this purpose, it is necessary at an equal and small distance make three holes at the top of the box;
• lamps for the incubator should have a power of 25 W and be at a distance of about 15 centimeters from the eggs;
• in front of the structure, you should make a door with your own hands, and they must correspond to the parameters of 40 by 40 centimeters. Door should be as close to the body as possible. an incubator so that the design does not release heat to the outside;
• take boards of small thickness and make a special tray out of them in the form of a wooden frame;
• put a thermometer on board such a tray, and place a container of water measuring 12 by 22 centimeters under the tray itself;
• up to 60 pieces can be placed in such a tray chicken eggs and from the first day of using the incubator for its intended purpose, do not forget to turn them.

So, we have considered the simplest version of the incubator with our own hands. If it is necessary to grow chickens in a minimum number at home, this design will be quite enough.

High Complexity Incubator

Now let's look at how to make a more complex incubator with your own hands. But for this you need to follow the following formalities:

• if the openings of the chamber for ventilation are closed, then the chamber must be completely sealed;
• when opening the ventilation holes, the air should be mixed evenly, otherwise the temperature inside the chamber will not be uniform and this is very bad for the chickens;
• it is desirable to equip the incubator with forced ventilation.

You can also equip your home incubator with a special device that can automatically turn the tray over with eggs and save you from this work. So, turn eggs once an hour with your own hands. In the absence of a special device, the eggs are turned over at least every three hours. Such devices should not come into contact with eggs.

The first half day, the temperature in the incubator should be up to 41 degrees, then it is gradually reduced to 37.5, respectively. The required level of relative humidity is about 53 percent. Before the chicks hatch, the temperature will need to be lowered further and the importance should be increased to 80 percent.

How to make an electronically controlled incubator with your own hands?

A more advanced model is an electronically controlled incubator. It can be done like this:

• the frame for the incubator is made on the basis of wooden beams, then it is sheathed with plywood on all sides;
• the axis is attached to the upper part of the chamber, then a tray is attached to it at the rate of 50 eggs maximum;
• the dimensions of the tray are 250 by 400 mm, its height is 50 mm;
• the tray is made on the basis of a 2 mm metal mesh;
• from the inside, the tray is covered with a nylon mesh. Eggs are laid out so that their sharp end is at the bottom;
• for heating, take incandescent lamps (4 pieces) with a power of 25 W;
• to create in camera required level humidity you need a white tin bath 100 x 200 and 50 mm in size, filled with water. Three copper arcs of wire in the form of the letter P are soldered to the bath, 80 mm high;
• you need to attach a fabric to the wire, which can increase the surface of water evaporation;
• to get air inside the chamber in the ceiling, you need to make 8 holes with a diameter of about 20 mm each. 10 holes of the same size should be made in the bottom panel. Thus, air will enter the chamber from below, be heated by incandescent lamps, and when it exits through the upper holes, it will heat the eggs;
• install in the incubation chamber special temperature sensor , which will regulate the temperature level.

In the first six days of operation, the temperature inside the incubator should be kept at 38 degrees. BUT then it can be gradually reduced half a degree a day. In addition, you will need to turn the tray with eggs.

Once every three days, you will need to pour water into a special bath and wash the fabric in soapy water in order to remove salt deposits.

Self-assembly of a multi-tiered incubator

An incubator of this type is automatically heated by electricity, it must operate from a conventional 220 V network. To heat the air, six spirals are required, which taken from the tile insulation of the iron and connected in series with each other.

To maintain a comfortable temperature in this type of chamber, you need to take a relay equipped with an automatic contact measuring device.

This incubator has the following parameters:

• height 80 centimeters;
• depth 52 centimeters;
• width 83 centimeters respectively.

The build looks like this:

• the frame is made on the basis of pine bars 40 mm long;
• on all sides, the bars are upholstered with plywood with a thickness of 3 mm;
• free space between the bar and plywood filled with dry shavings or sawdust, you can take foam plastic in order to insulate the structure;
• the door in the form of a separate panel is attached to the rear wall of the incubator frame;
• hinged type canopies are used as fasteners.

Inside the incubator is divided into three compartments by installing three partitions. The side compartments should be wider than the middle compartment. Their width should be 2700 mm, and the width of the middle compartment - 190 mm, respectively. Partitions are made of plywood 4 mm thick. Between them and the ceiling of the structure there should be a gap of about 60 mm. Then, corners measuring 35 by 35 mm made of duralumin should be attached to the ceiling parallel to the partitions.

Slots are made in the lower and upper parts of the chamber, which will serve as ventilation, thanks to which the temperature will be the same in all parts of the incubator.

Three trays are placed in the side parts for incubation period, and one will be needed for output. To the rear wall of the central part of the incubator a contact type thermometer is installed, which is attached with a psychrometer to the front.

In the middle compartment, a heating device is installed at a distance of about 30 centimeters up from the bottom. A separate door must lead to each compartment.

For better tightness of the structure, a three-layer flannel seal is covered under the cover.

Each compartment should have a separate handle, thanks to which each tray can be rotated from side to side. To maintain the required temperature in the incubator, you need a relay powered by a 220 V network or a TPK thermometer.

Now you are convinced that you can make an incubator for breeding chickens at home with your own hands. Of course, different designs have different complexity. The complexity depends on the number of eggs and on the degree of automation of the incubator. If you do not make high demands, then a simple cardboard box will be enough for you as an incubator for growing chickens.

Everyone involved in poultry has at least once observed how hens (and chickens, and ducks, and geese, and turkeys, and any other bird) turn eggs over with their beaks in the nest.

This is done for several reasons, including:

1. When turned over, the eggs heat up more evenly, since the heat source is located on only one side.
2. Eggs “breathe” better (in the case of an incubator, this is not as important as with natural incubation, but many farmers, even in incubators, arrange ventilation for the eggs, providing them with fresh air).
3. Egg flip provides proper development chick (the embryo without egg movement can stick to the shell membrane, the percentage of hatched eggs can be greatly reduced).

Allantois is the embryonic membrane that serves as the respiratory organ of the embryo. In birds, the allantois is formed along the walls of the shell around the embryo.

The time of closure of the embryonic membrane in all species of birds is different.

You can track the process using an ovoscope. When translucent, the eggs become dark from the sharp end, and an enlarged air chamber is observed in the blunt one.

The mechanism of turning eggs in an incubator - the choice of the optimal method

Eggs should be turned over at least 2 times a day when laying horizontally (180 ° - half a turn). Although some bird breeders recommend doing this more often - every 4 hours.

The modern range of incubators includes a large number of device models with different functionality.
The most inexpensive models are not equipped with an automatic flip mechanism. And therefore, the procedure will have to be performed manually according to a predetermined schedule with a timer. In order not to get confused, a special register is started, and marks are put on the eggs with a marker.

More functional models of incubators can be equipped with automatic overturning.

Mechanical turning of eggs in an incubator most often there are two types:

• Framework,
• Inclined.

The first type of mechanism works on the principle of rolling eggs. That is, the lower part of the egg is stopped by the supporting surface due to friction, and the special frame, moving, pushes the egg, thereby scrolling it about the axis.

With this type of flip, the eggs are only laid horizontally in the incubator. The frame can move by pushing to one of the sides, or it can rotate about the axis.

The second type of mechanism involves a design that works on the principle of a swing. Eggs in this version are loaded only vertically.

Benefits of a frame turn

1. The device consumes little energy for turning and therefore can even use a backup current source for operation (in case of a power outage).
2. The rotation mechanism is quite easy to maintain and functional to use.
3. Such an incubator has small dimensions and does not take up much space.

Flaws

1. The shift mechanism assumes that the shell is perfectly clean, even a small amount of contamination can stop the egg, and it will not turn.
2. The shear step directly affects the turning radius of the egg. If the eggs are of a larger or, conversely, smaller diameter, laid down by the device manufacturers, then the angle of rotation will be significantly changed up or down (incubators with a circular movement of the frames do not have such a disadvantage, all eggs will completely turn over).
3. Some manufacturers of incubators do not take into account the dimensions of the eggs, they make low frames and therefore, when sheared, the eggs can beat against each other. With a sharp movement of the frame due to a malfunction of the equipment (backlash, incorrect adjustment, etc.), again, the eggs may suffer.

Advantages of inclined egg flippers

1. Eggs are guaranteed to rotate by a given degree, no matter what diameter they are. That is, incubators with an inclined turning mechanism can be safely called universal. They are suitable for eggs of any poultry.
2. Such a flip mechanism is the safest, in comparison with the frame ones, since the horizontal amplitude of movements is small, which means that the eggs will beat each other less.

Flaws

1. The swing mechanism is more difficult to maintain than the frame mechanism.
2. The cost of incubators with such automatic egg turning is often high.
3. Dimensions of end devices and power consumption are higher than frame counterparts.

The choice of the most optimal mechanism, as with the choice of any other device, depends on many factors (the final price of the device, other additional functionality, dimensions, energy consumption, etc.), as well as the individual preferences of the breeder.

Egg flip tray in the incubator - nuances

The simplest and most functional variant of the mechanism for turning eggs in an incubator- sliding. Most often, the choice for incubators with such equipment falls due to the low final cost.

Below we will consider what to look for when buying such a unit.

• The tray has a certain amount of loading eggs. This indicator is the first thing you need to pay attention to. The capacity of the incubator should be chosen according to the planned population of the poultry house. It makes no sense to take a large supply, since an increase in the population directly affects the increase in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe chicken coop (or room for growing other types of birds).

• Some models of trays are made in the form of thin frames. They are the most inexpensive, however, the most unsafe (the frames bend easily, which can cause the mechanism to fail, with a large diameter, the eggs can touch each other, hanging outside the cell, which is dangerous when moving, etc.). It is best to choose trays with fully insulated cells (on all 4 sides of the egg) with high sides.

• The size of the cell and the step of shifting the tray directly affect the angle of rotation of the egg. Therefore, the size of the cell should be selected based on the type of eggs. It is not recommended to lay eggs with a small diameter in large cells. For example, for quail eggs, the tray should have a smaller cell size, for turkey eggs, a larger one, etc.

• If you want a universal auto-rotate incubator for various kinds eggs, it is best to pay attention to models with trays with removable partitions. They allow you to choose the required size. In such incubators it is possible to lay different types eggs at the same time (there should be eggs of the same diameter in one row).

How to make a homemade chicken egg flipper in an incubator

In order to make an automatic egg flip mechanism for an incubator, you will need knowledge of mechanics and electrical engineering.

Below we consider a simple example of creating a mechanism with a horizontal displacement of the tray by an electric drive.

Due to the wide variety of engines and methods of technical implementation of the movement, it will not be difficult to find the necessary materials.

You can always purchase an auto-rotate incubator option, so creating a do-it-yourself mechanism is justified only when the price of the tools and materials used does not exceed the price of the finished device.

Wiring diagram of the auto-rotate device

Frame auto-rotate for eggs from simple materials

Basic principles to follow:

• The circular motion of the motor rotor must be converted into a reciprocating horizontal motion. This is carried out with the help of a connecting rod mechanism, when a rod fixed at one of the points of the circle transfers the cyclic circular motion being made to the reciprocating motion of the other end.

• Due to the fact that many rotary engines have a large number revolutions per unit of time, in order to convert frequent axis rotations into rare ones, it is necessary to use a combination of gears with different gear ratios. The number of turns of the final gear must correspond to the time of turning the eggs (in finished models, the turn is carried out once every 4 hours). That is one turn approximately in 2-4 hours.

• The reciprocating movement of the rod in one direction should be the full diameter of the egg - this is about 4 cm, or 8 cm - the total length (turn in each direction will be 180 °, that is, for one full cycle of the last gear - 360 ° turn of the egg) . To put it simply, the radius of the rod attachment point on the last gear should be equal to the radius of the egg (or a little more).

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The assembled mechanism will work as follows:

1. The motor rotates at a high frequency.
2. The gear system converts the high rotation speed of the motor shaft into a rare one (approximately 1 rotation in 4-8 hours).
3. The rod connecting the last gear and the egg tray converts the circular movements into horizontal reciprocating movements of the tray (a distance equal to the diameter of the egg).

It is worth buying or making your own incubator. At home, this functional device will allow you to acquire chicks in a timely manner and control the conditions in which they are born. We offer to get acquainted with the principle of operation of this design.

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How an egg incubator works and works: basic elements

If you are thinking about how to make an incubator yourself, then you will be interested to know what such a device consists of:

• corps;
• heating systems;
• egg trays;
• devices that control the temperature and humidity conditions.

Now about how the egg incubator works. It imitates the conditions typical for the conditions of natural incubation of various birds. During operation, the device not only provides optimal temperature and humidity conditions, but also turns the egg in a timely manner.

How to make an incubator at home - general manufacturing principles

In order for the finished design to allow you to hatch a high-quality egg, you need to know how to make an incubator at home. Such devices must meet certain requirements, which we suggest you familiarize yourself with.

What requirements should a do-it-yourself egg incubator case meet: material characteristics

In order for a self-made egg incubator to function well, materials with good properties should be used to create it. This element should not only help maintain the temperature inside at an optimal level, but also prevent sudden temperature fluctuations.

What devices are used to heat the air, and how the temperature is controlled: the thermostats used

Incandescent lamps are most often used as a heating element for an incubator. Depending on the dimensions of the structure, their power can start from 25 W and reach the maximum possible values. Can be used as:

• electrical contactors- mercury thermometers with an electrode soldered into the tube. The second is a column of mercury. As the mercury heats up, it begins to move and, as soon as it reaches the soldered electrode, closes the circuit. The incubator will turn off;
• bimetal plates. Heating this thermostat will cause it to bend due to different thermal expansion of its constituent elements. When the second electrode is touched, the circuit will open;
• barometric sensors. This is a hermetically sealed object filled with ether. cylindrical shape whose height is less than the diameter. The cylinder is the first electrode, and the screw, located 1 mm from the bottom of the object, is the second. As it heats up, the ether causes an increase in internal pressure and bending of the bottom. As a result, the circuit is closed, and the heating system is opened.

How can the incubation system be ventilated: useful tips

The system must be mandatory. The state of the air inside the device and the temperature and humidity conditions depend on its presence and stability of operation. To create an optimal microclimate, an average ventilation speed of about 5 m / s should be ensured.

Usually used to move air masses. Ventilation holes are drilled at the top and bottom of the case, into which tubes of a suitable diameter are inserted. By changing the degree of their overlap, the flow of fresh air is regulated.

Attention! The embryo inside the egg consumes oxygen from the outside on the 6th day of incubation.

What mechanisms can be used to turn eggs: implementation options

In order for the egg to warm up evenly, it is necessary to provide a rotary mechanism for the incubator. It can be implemented in different ways. The easiest option for small structures is to use a mosquito net, which acts as the bottom of the structure. The mesh is mounted on two rollers that provide circular movement. The rotation of one of the rollers moves and flips the eggs in the trays. By providing a relay, a timer and an electric drive, you can automate the process. The disadvantages include that sometimes such a mechanism does not work, and the egg simply moves along the tray.

Tilt mechanisms are more reliable design. The egg inside does not rotate, but simply tilts. To do this, the trays are fixed in the axial direction in such a way that their free tilting is possible. Outside, a handle is provided with which you can change the inclination of the trays.

It is possible to use swivel castors. Eggs are in trays between rubber rollers, which are interconnected by a chain that provides simultaneous rotation. Such a system allows connection. We invite you to watch the video.

How to determine the size of a home egg incubator: average values

The dimensions of the manufactured device are affected by:

• the number of lamps used to heat the incubator;
• the number of eggs that are planned to be simultaneously laid in the device;
• egg size.

It can be roughly assumed that in a home egg incubator 47 cm long and 40 cm wide, you can simultaneously lay up to:

• 70 chicken;
• 55 turkey, duck;
• 40 goose;
• 200 quails.

Differences in temperature conditions for birds of different breeds

To breed a bird, it is necessary to maintain an optimal temperature regime. Maximum and minimum temperature at which eggs should be located depends on the breed of birds.

bird breed	Temperature at the time of laying, °С	Temperature at the end of incubation, °C
chickens	38-39	37,6
ducks	37,8	37,1
geese	38,4	37,4
Turkey	37,6	37,1
perepala	37,5	37,5

Attention! Overheating of eggs is undesirable, underheating is unacceptable.

Violation of the temperature regime will lead to the fact that the development of the embryos will slow down, and many of them will simply die. Overheating can affect the health of hatched chicks.

How to make an incubator from an old refrigerator with your own hands

If you still have at home old refrigerator, we suggest learning how to make an incubator out of it. Following our recommendations, you will be able to create a functional device that fully copes with the task assigned to it.

What tools and materials are needed for work: an indicative list

To make a quail incubator with your own hands, in addition to the body of the refrigerator itself, you should prepare:

• glass;
• low power motor with gearbox;
• metal gratings;
• frames made of wood or aluminum;
• light bulbs of suitable power;
• heat reflective material;
• computer coolers;
• sealant;
• construction tools.

Preparing the refrigerator body

Work begins with the preparation of the hull.

Illustration	Action Description
	The entire cooling system should be dismantled from the refrigerator body and all unnecessary parts should be removed. This will increase the volume of the internal space of the incubation chamber.
	We mark the door and fix the glass with screws. We provide sufficient tightness in the place where the window fits to the door.
	We decorate the interior with panels. We use screws as fasteners. All joints must be foamed to ensure sufficient tightness.

Installation of the ventilation system

To ensure sufficient air velocity, preference should be given to forced ventilation.

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Installation of a heating and thermoregulation system

To heat the incubator, use incandescent lamps with a power of 25-40 W. They are connected to lamps.

Attention! It is preferable to use four 25-watt lamps, instead of two 40-watt ones.

Heating elements should be located either in the upper part of the chamber, or along its perimeter. The thermostat should be mounted outside the chamber, the sensor inside the chamber.

We offer you to watch the video, which shows the connection diagram of the incubator.

How to make a mechanism for automatically turning eggs for an incubator with your own hands: video and nuances

In order not to miss the time, it is worth making an incubator with an automatic flip with your own hands. Such a system will independently change the position of the eggs after a given time.

You can make it on the basis of a gearmotor for a wiper. This video describes in sufficient detail the scheme of such a device.

We think you will also be interested in the video instructions for making a do-it-yourself incubator from the refrigerator.

The nuances of making a foam incubator with your own hands: video instruction

Such structures can be entirely made of foam, or this material can act as. Do-it-yourself schemes and drawings for the manufacture of such incubators are freely available. We offer to see photos of the simplest options.

From the inside, lamp holders are attached, under which rails for a tray or grate are mounted. The latter should be performed as a frame type. On the gratings it is worth laying a construction net for puttying or mosquito netting.

Note! When choosing the distance between cartridges and rails, keep in mind that there should not be more than 25 cm between a low-power incandescent lamp and an egg.

How to use the incubator: important points

To make the brood healthy, you need to know how to use the incubator. To do this, the chamber is pre-cleaned and disinfected with a weak solution of bleach. Wait for the complete drying of the internal surfaces.

Attention! The incubator should be operated in a room where the air temperature is 21-23 ° C, located away from a source of cold or heat.

Before laying eggs, you should check the operation of the device for at least a day. If the temperature regime is observed, you can proceed to incubation. To do this, place the egg with clean hands in the tray, placing it with a sharp edge down.

At the initial moment, the temperature inside the device may become less than the required values. Over time, the scores level off.

During incubation, the egg is turned over three times a day. 3-4 days before the appearance of chickens, the rotation of the trays is stopped. After they hatch from the eggs, you should wait a bit until they dry properly.

How much can you buy an automatic egg incubator - price overview

It is quite difficult to create a homemade incubator with automatic egg flipping. It is required to have certain knowledge and be able to perform some manipulations. If performing a manual flip is difficult, you should buy automatic incubator for eggs, the price of which depends on specifications and design features. The most popular models are:

• "Cinderella". The manufacturer offers devices for a different number of eggs, which allows you to choose best option for myself. Can be used for incubation of chicken and goose eggs. Powered by 220 V. Model for 98 eggs weighs 4.5 kg;

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• WQ-48. Comfortable and fairly simple model. Made of plastic, which greatly simplifies the process of caring for the device. Equipped with swivel trays. Designed for 48 chicken eggs. Allows the installation of special trays for incubation of quail eggs. Weighs 5.1 kg;

Model overview:

• MSN 32. Incubator for 42 eggs. Weighs 2.6 kg. The electronic control system provides a fairly accurate setting of the required parameters;
• "Laying hen BI-1". Universal model suitable for hatching young birds of all breeds. Equipped with an analog thermostat and an automatic egg turning system.

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Now you know how to make an incubator from a refrigerator and other scrap materials. You can safely get to work. Share your successes and photos of hatched chickens in the comments.

If you want to buy an egg incubator for yourself, but you do not have money for this device, since this equipment is professional. There are many homemade incubators on the Internet, but they are difficult to make and require a lot of materials. I will show you one good idea how to make an incubator with your own hands and not spend a lot of money on its materials. In such an incubator, your chicks will hatch within 21 days.

Required materials and tools:
- foam boxes
- bulb socket
- 4 wooden blocks
- highly breathable fabric
- heat and humidity sensor
- hacksaw for metal
- screws
- knife
- a regular frame with glass from under the photo
- duct tape or tape
- construction stapler
- water tank

Step 1: First we need to measure the dimensions of our box. Each size may be different, it depends on what kind of box you have.

Step 2: From wooden blocks, you need to make such a frame. The height of the frame should be a little more than the height of the container you have chosen under the water.

Step 3: Now take a fabric that is breathable. We lay the fabric on the work surface and cut it off a little with the rest to stretch it.

Step 4: Next, we stretch the fabric and fasten it to paper clips using a stapler, or whoever does not have one, to small carnations.

Step 5: Drill a small hole in one side of the box for the cartridge. It should be above the screen so that the light bulb does not come into contact with it. The power of the light bulb depends on the size of the box. For example, the size of the box is 30 * 25 cm, a 10-40 W light bulb is enough.

Step 6: Next, you need to insert the cartridge into the hole and screw in the light bulb. The light bulb must not come into contact with the foam box.

Step 7: Now you need to cut 2 holes in the wall of the box and 4 more in the lid.

Step 8: To observe what happens in the incubator you need to make glass. On the lid we cut a window under the glass.

Step 9: Take the frame apart and secure the glass with duct tape.

Step 10: Now let's start assembling. Place a container of water at the bottom of the box. Set up a screen. Install the air humidity sensor and place the eggs on the cloth. Close the lid.