How to Make a Chicken Incubator?

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· Container – for example, a Styrofoam cooler · Light bulb for heat · Duct tape · Chicken mesh or similar · Thermometer · Hygrometer · Thermostat (recommended) · Dimmer switch (optional) · Bowls or other water containers · Sponges · Glass panel The first thing you need to do is choose which kind of container you’re going to use, and there are several options. The cheapest option is simply to use a cardboard box, which, when done properly, can work well. Other possibilities you could use include a plastic cooler, which has the advantage of being insulated, and we’ve even heard of people using an old fish tank.

However, perhaps the easiest option is to choose a Styrofoam cooler since they are very cheap, offer insulation to keep the eggs warm and are also easy to work with. This means the first thing you need to do is find a suitable Styrofoam cooler or bait box of the size you require – or choose another option if you don’t have that available. The next step is to add a heat source, and the easiest way to do this is to use a light bulb.

To fit a light bulb, simply cut a hole at the top of one of the narrow sides of the cooler and push through a light socket that will hold a 25-watt bulb. You should then use duct tape to hold it in place inside and outside of the cooler. This is especially important since as well as holding the light in place, it will also protect the side of the cooler from the heat and help prevent fires.