Author Topic: incubator wanted (Read 2784 times)

goosepimple · « **on:** June 02, 2011, 02:51:31 pm »

Hi, I was thinking about getting an incubator, is anyone thinking of selling theirs, don't want to buy a new as don't know if I'd use it that much, thank you for reading

Sylvia · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2011, 03:18:05 pm »

If you or someone you know are a bit handy you can make a home-made one. I did have the plans but can't find them now. Must be on google though.

goosepimple · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2011, 06:07:30 pm »

I'll have a look and see if it's worth the hassle, thanks though!

It-needed-a-home · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2011, 08:02:03 am »

they are really easy to make if you need advice please just email

cairnhill · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2011, 12:21:22 pm »

I have a Brinsea mini eco advanced. I is very easy to use and ideal for a beginner. I have had great results with it. Only snag is it only takes 7 hens eggs. I now have the bigger Octagon Advanced which takes 24 eggs. Would sell the mini for £60 + postage.

goosepimple · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2011, 04:55:09 pm »

Thanks, can I just have a think about it - I'm off with the kids for a few days while the OH gets through his mile long list and things are a bit hectic today so don't really have time to think about it - if I could get back to you next week if you don't mind, many thanks.

Fruit of gods · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:43:15 pm »

Get yourself an old fridge and put into it a light bulb connected to a thermostat and digi thermometer (about £10-15 on ebay)

And now you've got a basic incubator to devleop as much or little as you want..

P.s weve got 3 6ft x 4ft incubators with auto turning for sale for offers
they take about 8-10,000 eggs a piece

Cheers
Sy

goosepimple · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2011, 02:23:13 pm »

Thanks for that fruit!

We do have a small old fridge in our barn not being used, being kept for just in case... so sounds good. I did the incubating thing once (borrowed one) for ducklings, but felt they really needed an actual mum so it put me off a bit, but as geese have so few offspring it would be nice to do it next year when they start laying again - will definately try that one. Many thanks and to Cairnhill too.