The following illustrations are designed to guide the reader through the construction of a small plywood and glass incubator that will accommodate about 100 chicken eggs. Basic woodworking tools are required required for construction. Gather all equipment and supplies listed below together before starting construction. The diagrams shown will guide the construction of the unit.
Bill of Materials:
- 1pc – 1/2″x4′x6′ A-C Exterior Plywood
- 5pcs – 3/8″x3/4″x8′ Pine
- 1pc – 3/4″x1½”x13′ Pine
- 1pc – 3/4″x3¼”x4′ Pine
- 1pc – 1/2″x3/4″x8′ Pine
- 1pc – 1/2″x18″x27″ rigid insulation board
- 1pc – 18″x27″ heavy duty aluminum foil
- 1pc – 1/2″x30″ semi-rigid plastic pipe
- 4pcs – 10″x20″ single strength window glass
- 4pcs – 10″x14″ single strength window glass
- 2 – 1½” round-wooden drawer pulls
- 2 – metal drawer pulls (cup type)
- 2 – 2″ hooks with eyes
- 1pc – 8′ felt weatherstripping 1/4″x1/2″
- 1pc – 20″x27″ – ¼” hardware cloth
- 2 – vent covers – sheet metal
- 1 – incubator electrification kit *
- 1 – attachment plug
- 2 – No. 18-2 flexible service cord
- 1 – duplex outlet for surface mounting
- 10 – small porcelain knobs for heating element
- 1pr – 4″x1″ flat hinges
- 1 – water pan – minimum 360 sq. in.
- 1pc – 1/8″x16½’ steel rod
- 1pc – 3/16″x8′ steel rod
- Assorted nails and screws
- Waterproof wood glue
*electrification kit composed of wafer thermostat with duplex outlet, pilot light, service cord, and 160-watt flexible glass-covered heating element.
source: msstate.edu
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hello! …sir! about the diagram as shown from this plywood incubator, does it have to be built with electric based heater?
are there any method you could suggest? am a beginner on producing those said sasso chix. rather than the usual electric, what about other ways perhaps? sorry sir if i ask so much. am only curious on how to do it w/ practical yet economical. thanks if you could make a reply on my problem. one thing, sasso chicken has hard meat compared w/ native ones here in Philippines. i just like to see what you have in mind regarding on this? …thanks, godbless
@warren, for a comprehensive information on raising sasso chicks including equipments and feeding, please go to solraya.blogspot.com
I cant understand the diagram. where can i buy incubator and bebe duck? Thank you for your reply.
Where i can buy electrification kit? incubator parts?
Making an incubator is not an easy task. Type (Poultry or Egg Incubation Temparatures) on google and you can find what you have been looking for. Learn about wet and dry bulb humidity.
I would like to know how to make an incubator as well as have information on the required temperatures , humidity and all else for optimum production.Any help?
Im planning to build my egg incubator, kindly suggest to me where to buy an automatic egg turner. Hope you can help for this matter. Thanks…..
@mark, there are several training centers offering seminar for egg farming, inquire from this link:
http://www.mixph.com/2006/03/trainings-and-seminars-institutions.html
check also the following posts:
http://www.mixph.com/2007/04/producing-ready-to-lay-pullets-is-profitable.html
http://www.mixph.com/2007/02/commercial-egg-production-and-processing.html
hi………. i”m planning to put up my own egg farm, i just wanna know if you are conducting some seminars about the said business……….. thank you very much for the information about the incubator above but i cannot understand it fully……… god bless you guys………
well you are trying contact me through my phone number or email i will direct to the procedures (inputs)on rearing ducks
sarkingida20@yahoo.co.uk
07039604497 or +2347039604497
@Awolope segun, for more information, please go to http://www.practicalaction.org and search for the keyword “incubator”
hi this is segun from nigeria i got to knw about this website not quite long pls i would like you to send me more details on the construction of the plywood incubator and also i use to have o notion that it takes just few hours for an incubator to hatch eggs pls i need more explanation on this. looking foward to hearing from u .
thanks
segun
rody gomez, you can go to the aluminum van makes and say you want a chick van made for your truck bed, that is if you do not have an aluminum van yet.
Or, if your tuck has an existing aluminum van, you can add louvers for ventilation and blowers. Very simple to do.
I am looking for truck to transport new born chickens or just the truck body I can furnished a truck must be used can you help me
hi mat, duck raising article links:
Raising Ducks
Processing, Marketing and Storing of Ducks
Tips in Raising Ducks
More Duck Raising Tips
Good Day,
Im interested to start raising ducks pls. send me inputs on duck raising , balut making and where and when can i attend seminars ?
VERY TRULY YOURS.
mat
about the site very helpful and easy to navigate tnx!