CABINET INCUBATOR - Revisited / Live Stream

[@ernstregice4910]

Hi Terry, I am Regice from Haiti 🇭🇹, I follow your channel for over 2 years and I learn a lot from. Keep doing what your doing it's helping a lot of people.

[@tawnroddey]

I did have some shrinkage of the foam in the area around the base of the light bulbs. I followed these directions (including each part and light bulbs all ordered from Amazon) exactly. I watched the area for a bit until I was satisfied the foam was not going to melt. It has been working fine. I have 120 quail eggs in it now. I did find the temperature has to be regulated any time you do something different inside the incubator such as adding water trays, water bottles, etc. Also, the temperature in the room where I have the incubator does affect the temp inside the incubator. I'm on day 12 and super excited in this new journey with quail. Thanks for all the info! Thank you for your patience with us newbies!

[@samuelwafula4963]

Am from Kenya I love your illustrations on building an incubator and I'll be building mine soon.good job and God bless you

[@morrisfoster5106]

God Bless you Brother Love the Builds.From Brooksville KY.🕊️🇺🇸🕊️🇺🇲

[@michellecavanaugh4174]

Hi Terry... I'm not sure how to attach a picture to this comment but I wanted to let you and your viewers know that we used your plans to build our incubator but we made it 3 tiers instead of two. The biggest problem we encountered was even heat distribution. Initially, we had a nearly four degree difference in temperature between the top and bottom tiers. We tried several things to improve that and for a while we were pretty stumped. My husband came up with a solution by building a simple diffuser and situating it directly under the egg turner on the lowest level. That seems to be working and has reduced the temp differential to just about one degree. At any rate, the changes we made to make the larger version were done with the same material list you used for your version. We did "fancy" ours up a bit with a water line to auto-fill the water pan for humidity as well as enclosing the wires at the top to keep things tidy. We also spent $12 on plexiglass to have a really large viewing window. Thanks again for the great instruction. If someone could tell this tech-challenged lady how to post a photo, I will gladly do so. :)

[@CoturnixCorner]

Congrats! I'm glad you got it working. You can't post photos here on youtube, but I would appreciate it if you could post to the Coturnix Corner Facebook group and share your results with the group. Thanks!

[@michellecavanaugh4174]

@@CoturnixCorner I don't go on Facebook much but I just went there to request to join your group.

[@CoturnixCorner]

@@michellecavanaugh4174 here is the group ... facebook.com/groups/2411942688854936/

[@davegardner5107]

Michelle so you more info on the diffuser your husband made?

[@TheWisendorf]

I and currently doing a copy of you plan with a couple improvements.I am using the styrofoam boards with the metal skin on both sides.Easy to clean and really looks good.One thing you can experiment with is the way you heat the box.I have two incubators I built.One I just use the Inkbird to regulate the temp and I did not like the flux of time between turning on and off.So I use one bulb that just stays on and by it's self it will hold a temp of about 98 degrees .Then the temp regulator just has to kick on and do kind of a top off of the temp.Now it kicks on about every 30 to 45 minutes and only stays on for 2 or 3 minutes.Never drops below the 98.Still tweaking on it a bit but have had a couple very good hatch rates. Love your videos .keep up the good work.

[@missyrabbit5250]

what watt bulb do you use? does LED work?

[@devonstephen1892]

My name is Stephen am from the island of Grenada in the west Indies. Am presently just getting into the poultry business. I would like to take this opportunity to mention it been a great pleasure to find your videos on line I have been viewing many of videos for the last four years I have only subscribe four times to anyone you are my fourth. I have done many likes but I needed to subscribe to you after viewing just one of the videos of you building one of your cages . Thanks first off thank you for being very honest, thanks for sharing your knowledge in all of your posted videos and I hope you keep up with the great work that you are doing on a daily basis thanks.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thanks for the nice comment and welcome to the channel. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos. Good luck in your quail adventures.

[@woodside-loft]

Thanks for the great information, about to build one similar and use a lot of your ideas. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thanks again and keep sharing

[@CoturnixCorner]

Glad to help

[@ernstregice5703]

Hi, sorry I missed the live, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you. Hello from Port-Au-Prince Haiti.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thank you!

[@sixmurphys]

Terry, very cool about your father breeding rabbits in Michigan. I live in Michigan and back before I had kids (1990) I bred show rabbits. I specialized in Netherland Dwarfs and Dwarf Hotots plus some Florida Whites for meat. It was a good time.

[@CoturnixCorner]

The permit for quail in Florida is from Florida Fish & Game, not the Dept. of Agriculture. Sorry for the mistake.

[@sav7446]

Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge, we really appreciate it I will put all that I learned from you in practice and definitely I will share your channel with my contacts thanks!.

[@johnhyatt350]

Hey terry not sure if you’re going to get this. I have built several of your cages they are great I have built this incubator but as you said in this video I am having a problem with the humidity I can’t get it above 35% I also live in Florida I know you mentioned the fans I bought the attic f8 fans you used but not sure if they changed as I think your videos are older mine are 2200rpm can you advise if that is in the range of yours thanks in advance I love your videos

[@venderqtv8509]

Hi Terry, do you have any ventilation somewhere else in your latest designed incubator?

[@ahmedhassan-xv5ei]

Where did you get the foam sheets, what is the thickness, and what is the density?

[@thecreeksidehomestead3329]

Great job Terry, my wife and I really enjoy your informative channel.👍 The UPS surge protector you use for the egg turners. Is it inside the incubator or outside? Or is there a whole somewhere for the egg turners to go out of the incubator to plug into the surge protector?

[@courtneyprice3079]

Do you have a video anywhere showing how you add and wire turners?

[@nataliegist2014]

Since heat rises what about putting if the design was flipped

[@beekeeper8474]

Just want to add to the algorithm and say thanks

[@geraldomoreira4343]

Congratulations on sharing your knowledge and projects, I'm learning from you. I'm from Brazil.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thank you I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@venderqtv8509]

Hello Terry, I'm from Philippines.

[@danle746]

I’m finding out that most Home Depot doesn’t carry the large size foam boards but only the 2’ by 2’ size

[@kennethodette1352]

may be a link to the parts on the top, that are harder to find?

[@rickpoteet371]

A couple years later, how is this incubator holding up. Any problem with the insulation walls.

[@chrisbgarrett]

I have a wine fridge I’m going to use. Doing my research again to freshen memory.👍🏼

[@mubarikhussain8643]

Thank you so much sir I will try to do it. Best regards

[@davidstarnes678]

Hello from Tennessee

[@jules01221]

What tray sizes for incubating and hatching do you buy that will fit this incubator?

[@UnderMuffin]

Use the Little Giant item# 6300 Automatic Egg Turner for incubating.

[@szahrick]

Hello Firstly thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. My home-built incubator gives various temperature values in different spots. will this affect the hatching prosses? If so can you suggest a way to regulate the temperature? I am using 100w and 40w bulbs with 2 fans. The incubator size is roughly 45x45x45cm. thanks

[@clarego123]

does the 45 holes help out any? Im looking to build something from an old smoker that is welll insulated

[@leonannegers7874]

After 3 years any updates or improvements?

[@rhoadsmatheson2246]

Love your channel Terry, you have a new subscriber. I've learned a lot from you my friend. I'm new to quail, but I've had Chickens most of my life.

[@glenncollins294]

What part of Florida do you live in?I live in south Louisiana. Thanks for information. Glenn

[@CoturnixCorner]

I'm in SW FL

[@mjmmusser]

Since incandescent bulbs are almost extinct, what would be a suitable replacement for them? Will a 50w heat lamp work instead?

[@leewhite1969]

Have you ever used the temperature controller that are used for like reptile tanks?

[@richardspinner5475]

When my temp get to time it shuts lights off but than when it drops temp it don't turn lights back on it goes in cool. Mode

[@hal7ter]

I hope you can find or figure out why.

[@jameslbishop]

My question is I have a GFq incubator I live in Alabama has a thermostat siting on top the incubator it says 78 humidity but inside of my incubators is 45% humidity do I need to try dry hatching or add water in my incubator last hatch was 50% chicks died in the egg . incubator has auto tuner temp 100 humidity 45-55 last 3 days 65. Out side humidity 70% ?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Did you open any of the eggs where the chicks died inside and how far developed were they? If they were fully developed but did not pip, they could have drowned in the egg. If the humidity is too high during incubation the egg absorbs too much water and the air cell is too small causing the chick to suffocate and drowned before being able to pip. It is normal to have a high outside humidity and a lower inside humidity due to the heat and air circulation inside the incubator. I would aim for a humidity level of 35% during the first 14 days then raise it to 65% at lockdown. You should be able to achieve this by dry hatching, then add enough water to raise the humidity for lockdown. Good luck and let me know if this resolves your issue.

[@patt208]

I've been watching your videos and havnt heard or maybe I missed it but what watt bulbs do you like to run in your incubator to get your heat you like

[@Yahya.E312]

An excellent idea, but I see that you did not care about the ventilation, either to get in the new air or get rid of the excess heat by making a holes for this

[@kevinarchie-ss3de]

Which egg turners do u use

[@michaelbiba3625]

Has anyone tried building a table top version of this incubator for just one egg turner?

[@unityjohnson7105]

What do you use to keep track of the heat and humidity?

[@sewpretty13]

I like your idea for a smaller incubator for table top. Do you have an idea when that would be up?

[@bertieventer7288]

Hi Terry im from SA freestate i wanne know yuor fan must run when yuor lights came on or what.

[@jackywaldon359]

What is your hatchability rate on this incubator you have built? I'm thinking about making me one out of your specifications. Thanks buddy.

[@rescavefreemusiccentre6435]

how do design your incubator such that we have stable temperature and humidity? HOW Do you ensure equal ventilation?

[@goatmagnetics5299]

I think that's cool that you're from michigan. Me to

[@MichaelSmith-cj7kx]

Sorry I missed the live stream! Hello from NW Ohio!

[@CoturnixCorner]

Hello Michael, thanks for commenting!

[@herotirebuh4040]

Is incubator manual from pH..

[@tonytaylor880]

What are the poop trays and where to purchase?

[@CoturnixCorner]

they are automotive drip pans, available at most auto parts stores.

[@kajungadgets619]

Can you build it out of plywood

[@reneebrown5598]

Would it not up the humidity if the water was closer to the light? Like maybe 100 watt bulb with a pan of water under it?

[@CoturnixCorner]

It would take some testing to get the heat and humidity levels right. For my location the bulb selection and fan are perfect for a dry hatch. Then I add 16oz of water to the tray for lockdown, I get hatch rates from 70 - 90%. Let me know if you test your idea and what the results are. Thanks!

[@KhanhTran-em2qu]

The ITC 100F did not come with wires... What size/gauge electric wires do you use? Also the Jumper wire from the Heat terminal #5 is connected to the Power terminal # 1? or # 2?

[@CoturnixCorner]

I used 14 ga. wire. The jumper should go from #1 to #5. Some instructions show it going to #2, but that is incorrect. It should be #1.

[@KhanhTran-em2qu]

@@CoturnixCornerThanks, Terminal #1 is the live wire, and Terminal#2 is neutral wire?

[@gdg327]

Do you have a cut list for your hatching boxes?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Will work on one, thanks for the request

[@bombomsimsim3255]

thank you

[@herbertjohnson7986]

I love your channel. lots of good information here. blessing's Herby. Oh by the way I am still waiting to get my gif incubator back from my friend, he had the corona virus for weeks still feeling puny now his wife has it. I can't get out there to get it cause my immune system is compromised and my wife is Low also so don't want to bring something home to her. will catch up with you soon to get the eggs from you.

[@jasoncrosby1144]

What is your hatch percentage in this incubator

[@CoturnixCorner]

I'm getting between 80 - 90 % on my eggs. And 60 - 70% on shipped eggs.

[@joenathaniel2]

Do you still need to install automatic egg turner ?

[@TheFrogfeeder]

Finally got my version finished, and I have valley quail hatching right now as I type this. Thankyou for the ideas and the build video, my shell is different and my air chamber is inside. Here’s a brief video, doesn’t focus on the incubator so much, I can do a better vid of it if anybody wants me to... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWLWhoSiYpeJa8k

[@CoturnixCorner]

Nice, good luck with your hatches!

[@ryancastillo7240]

Sir..what is measurement of airduct

[@KhanhTran-em2qu]

Also in regarding to the 12 Volt Transformer, how do you use it? Is it for the fan?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Yes, the 12v transformer runs the fans. Just hook the two transformer wires to the corresponding positive and negative wires on the fan. The fans are meant to run continuously.

[@KhanhTran-em2qu]

@@CoturnixCorner Thanks, I feel more comfortable now... Just cut the end of the 12V transformer and connect the wires.

[@CoturnixCorner]

@@KhanhTran-em2qu Yes.

[@waynedavis5281]

hi this is wayne from jamacia wi when you increase the humidy the temputre will go up?

[@raulleonardochambira6395]

Hi Sir . Can you help me with dimensions of a 360 chicken incubator. Thank you

[@glenncollins294]

Where did you get the trays?

[@dulcemari77]

Are u going to sell the incubator?

[@darrellthompson6871]

Terry what is the bottom made out of for your hatching trays?

[@CoturnixCorner]

The bottom is 1/4" hardware cloth covered with drawer liner for easy cleaning and so the chicks get better footing.

[@trent8093]

What’s your hatching percentage roughly?

[@ivu2]

How we could seal the door in better way, if u could explain once again.

[@CoturnixCorner]

I added some wood strips along the closing edge of the door to stiffen it up a bit, seems to seal better now. You can always run some weather stripping on the cabinet where the door closes to, that should really help seal it.

[@carricowherd3826]

How are the egg turners wired in to the incubator?

[@UnderMuffin]

The egg turners have their own wall plug separate from the Inkbird temperature controller.

[@debasischakraborty2169]

Are you use auto egg turner.

[@debasischakraborty2169]

Can you tell me the the sije, height width and depth for the beginner. On, a minimum no of egg. With auto egg turner.

[@godfreyasenga5736]

Plz I'm in Tanzania Africa I beg you to send me the measures of your incubator plz.

[@glenncollins294]

When are you going to be live again.

[@joemankowski1244]

Hello from Wisconsin

[@CoturnixCorner]

Hello Wisconsin ... Thanks for the comment!

[@fredericknanakojo1939]

I won't to know the cost of the incubator.

[@CoturnixCorner]

You can build this for around $70 not including the egg turners.

[@fredericknanakojo1939]

@@CoturnixCorner so please can I know your contract so that I can make arrangements to buy one .

[@fredericknanakojo1939]

@@CoturnixCorner your contract please I won't to call you

[@mubarikhussain8643]

Good a/noon sir what dimension for 200 eggs (hen) incubator.thanks

[@joloasil1824]

can this be applied to chicken eggs?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Absolutely, I have hatched out silkie chickens in this incubator. Thanks for commenting!

[@joloasil1824]

@@CoturnixCorner thanks for the info..I do appreciate your attention to details and the explanation...am now one of your subscriber.

[@goatmagnetics5299]

How many quail do you have terry

[@BrianAngel-l6p]

How do I order

[@joedavila8706]

What do you use to turn the the eggs ?

[@mubarikhussain8643]

Thanks a lot sir.kindly sir tell me the daimension of incubator for 200 eggs (hen)

[@CoturnixCorner]

The incubator in this build will do about 80 hens eggs. I don't know what dimensions to build a bigger incubator due the the increased fan and heating element size. You would have to experiment with that to get the right sizes.

[@mubarikhussain8643]

@@CoturnixCorner thanks for reply I will try my best to do it.

[@hal7ter]

@@mubarikhussain8643 It might be easier to build two rather than monkey around with this one, which works.

[@Funcreativebysamir]

Sir incubator fan air direct touch is egg .It's create problem or not . Please reply

[@CoturnixCorner]

You don't want the fan touching the egg, if the air is directly hitting the egg that is fine.

[@Funcreativebysamir]

@@CoturnixCorner thanks sir

[@mubarikhussain8643]

Sir it can be used for when eggs and for how much ?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Yes, it can be used for hens eggs

[@mubarikhussain8643]

@@CoturnixCorner thanks sir you are really great person.

[@anthonycoppa6843]

Are you still gonna do a video on a table top model?

[@davidstarnes678]

Ginneys?

[@debasischakraborty2169]

What's the factor depends rate of hatching..

[@ivu2]

Hi , what is thickness of thermometer walls ?

[@CoturnixCorner]

1 inch

[@30813dill]

New to the grail Dillon Harlem ga

[@cristremblay6392]

Good video 👍👍👍

[@lenardhall9619]

Can you regulate the set of the chick's by regulating the temperature

[@lukecairns2085]

I was thinking this would make a great ball python incubator with a few modifications!

[@jaybird4610]

Nice vid. Thanks

[@debasischakraborty2169]

How can I control humidity, and measurement. India

[@cockeyedhomestead]

Missed the live stream. Shucks!

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thanks for the comment!

[@glenncollins294]

Next live session?

[@CoturnixCorner]

We go live every Tuesday at 7pm EST

[@SuperDoerk]

my ink bird is set to cool how do i change it to heat

[@CoturnixCorner]

Setting the temperature determines the cycle. Say it's set for 99.5, when the lights come on it's in the heating cycle, when they go off it shows the cooling cycle. The cooling side isn't hooked up so it's really not cooling, but the light comes on anyway.

[@alainross2793]

What's the rpm of your fans

[@lonnieblackwelder8310]

Hello from fla

[@bobbybrooks3495]

I’m from Pembroke North Carolina Bobbybrooks Junior is my name I like it I like to have at least one or two of them

[@ivu2]

I think making it in box laying down will be better instead of cabinet style.

[@CoturnixCorner]

That could work, let me know how it turns out.