Egg Incubator Review and Operation

[@nexusfg]

You should have the dehumidifier drain into the incubator reservoir. This would essentially be distilled water and very clean for using in your incubator. Just a thought. Thanks for the informative videos!

[@The10AcreWoods]

Tara here - Yes awesome idea

[@desmondmcintosh2992]

I was reading about the distilled water for the incubator

[@robmarshallofficial]

Very informative, I’m looking at getting chickens for eggs to eat, and this has encouraged me to look into this year for next year, especially as there is a chicken shortage. Also I’ll be looking at rescue chickens so they have a good home to come to

[@TheWiradjuriwoman]

I loved watching this video! I have 2 of the older auto incubators but am looking at purchasing similar to yours, Thank You for teaching me what I have been asking for a long time! I am in Australia and Chickens are an economic commodity World Wide! Some of us are very Knowledgeable in farming But not in poultry produce as yourself!

[@The10AcreWoods]

Thanks for watching Margaret, we should be starting back up in another 4 - 6 weeks and will put up videos showing the process from start to finish.

[@Atik-wt8rq]

Same computer XM-18G I kept temperature 37.8 And Humidity kept 60% But sometime humidity raise to 76 %

[@The10AcreWoods]

Not bad, The humidity will rise at the end as well. I keep a steady 60% thru out for chickens

[@35Rancher35]

I just purchased two Rite Farm incubators the 264 and the 352. Maybe I have not seen all of the videos on them but the one thing I found out is how to use the egg tray correctly. I was trying to get the egg tray to fit into the yellow bin but it just did not want to lay flat in the yellow bin. If you watch the videos you see the yellow bin in the incubator all the time never just the egg tray. I called Rite Farm to ask them why it did not work correctly. What I was told is that some people force the egg tray into the yellow bin but what you really should do is to set your eggs in the egg tray and place them in the incubator. When it is time to put them into lock-down you pull out the egg tray and place the yellow bin over the egg tray and gently but firmly turn it over. (I put one hand under the egg tray and one over the yellow bin when I flip it over) Remove the egg tray and put the yellow bin full of eggs back into the incubator. WOW it works just like the commercial guys do if you do it that way. Supper easy fast and takes a matter of a few seconds to do it. It is also way easy to candle your eggs outside of the yellow bin than in it.

[@The10AcreWoods]

So that's why they don't fit! Thank you for the info, we will definitely try that out when we get the incubator up and running.

[@jassemraouam9018]

great informative vedeo sir which size meassuring of long wide and high plz this incubator

[@The10AcreWoods]

36 inches tall x 39.5 inches wide x 22.5 inches deep.

[@ishy1294]

Great video and helpful information sir. So all the eggs have same temperature and humidity and pretty much same settings. I saw one of your answers that you need to change humidity during the 3 days of hatching. Since the hatching eggs are in the same incubator with others still incubating on top, what happens if you raise humidity to above 75% or so for hatching during those 3 days? Or do you also hatch at same humidity (60%) as during incubation. I saw some instructions on raising humidity during hatching, then started wondering what happens to the incubating eggs in the same incubator if you are using same cabinet like this. Thank you

[@The10AcreWoods]

Good question, all the eggs start incubating at the same time. If you are to stagger the start time per tray then you should move the hatching eggs into another incubator with a higher humidity for the last 3 days. Hope it helps.

[@ishy1294]

@@The10AcreWoods Thanks for the reply. Wow, there is need for accurate timing if you have different species in there like you do. Timing different species to hatch same time is hard. Better to have a second incubator set at higher humidity.

[@TheWisendorf]

A lot of incubators on the market are using the same parts inside,,I like the one from Murray McMurry find then online.The 700 dollar XL model does it all,and they main feature I liked was the computerized back up system.If something fails the read out on the front tells you what it is ,McMurray can get a new part out to you very quickly and the units are plug and play with factory settings and very easy to tweek if you want to.Go ahead spend the money and have an incubator that you will be proud of.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Thanks, they are getting better year by year 👍

[@novatusvalentine]

Great... Am just hoping to buy the incubator like this in three day from now, am wondering do all bird eggs hatch at the same temperature??

[@The10AcreWoods]

Yes but make sure you adjust your humidity accordingly during the hatching period.

[@dustinpenn2416]

This video is great. Very helpful and informative. I have one question. Do you know what the "wet" light means? Thank you very much

[@The10AcreWoods]

it is the indicator for the element in the water

[@dustinpenn2416]

@@The10AcreWoods Ok that's what I thought but I wanted to be sure. Thank you for your quick response and we enjoy watching your channel.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Glad it helps, we try to answer everyone, and anytime

[@lorelletyler7806]

Great video. Very hard to get pekin ducks over here.

[@johnmarshall8175]

Thank you..very good much appreciated 💯🙏

[@The10AcreWoods]

You are very welcome

[@kiaracox4599]

The information was so helpful thank you, can you tell me what power source dies this unit need is it 220 or a 110?

[@The10AcreWoods]

This unit was bought in North America and changed from 220 to 110.

[@mdsharifulislam151]

Very good video. Do you any update on the hatching?

[@The10AcreWoods]

I did quite a few videos last year on hatching and the operation of the incubator, have a look at some of my past videos. I will be doing more when we start back up in the spring.

[@mdsharifulislam151]

Thanks for the reply. I did have a poultry farm before about 25 years but then I gave it up. I am from Bangladesh. In our country we have had a revolution in the poultry industry. You will find hundreds and thousands of poultry farm all over the country. We have 160 million people to feed, so the demand is very high. However, in this sector, the biggest devils are the companies who produce the baby chicks or parent stock eggs. Because of the very high price at this point (chicks or eggs), many people are now turning to produce their own chicks by buying/making small incubators. Recently I have made a small workshop to produce incubators. I am importing the controllers from China and rest everything is available in Bangladesh. To make a 500 egg capacity incubator, it costs me only about 180 US$ (because raw materials and labor is cheap here). I will take the cost further down when I will make my own controller using a micro-controller chip (AT Mega 328). I am writing the codes now and hope to finish it including designing & making the PCB for it soon. I watch lots of you tube videos on hatching and incubators to learn so that I can improve upon my one. Your video was very much helpful from that point of view. Thanks again.

[@mirnastajic9114]

Hii, I have one question. How your fan works, whether it blows air towards the eggs or draws air out of the eggs. I hope you understand me. Whether the fan blows hot air into the eggs directly or takes air from the eggs and blows into the heater.

[@The10AcreWoods]

The fan blows air onto the eggs.

[@laytonreynolds5112]

Are you still using this incubator? If so, after a few years of use, how is its durability and hatching rate? What do you like and not like about this model? Would you purchase again? If not, what incubator would you suggest?

[@The10AcreWoods]

Still good only thing needing replaced is the hydro heater, which is difficult to get anything from the company due to it being in the us

[@baboshah8481]

Very Nice

[@antonyelias4954]

I would really love to know about incubator ventilation with preference to number of eggs in incubator

[@The10AcreWoods]

Always stays the same setting, will automatically adjust for humidity

[@antonyelias4954]

@@The10AcreWoods I think you didn't get my question right. what i am trying to understand is the size, the number of oxygen and carbondioxide holes that are needed for a specific number of eggs. e.g how many holes and of what size are required for a 512 egg incubator?

[@The10AcreWoods]

I believe the exhaust fan is 200mm and the fresh air, or as you say oxygen, comes in through gaps around the front door, their are no actual holes. There are no adjustments for the number of eggs in the incubator. Hope that answers your questions.

[@princessdollyllama]

The company says it should be 24" from walls to vent properly. Did you find this a problem?

[@The10AcreWoods]

No, I have it about 8 to 10" with no issues

[@jeffayako]

how do you handle power failure in the case of the incubator.do you have a back up system

[@The10AcreWoods]

No backup, we haven't had a power failure but would be good to have a generator available in case.

[@cornercreekfarm6937]

Thanks for posting your videos

[@The10AcreWoods]

You're welcome, thanks Jim 👍

[@dimitarjovanovski4767]

Very nice video. Thank you. How do you deal with the dust in the room where the chicks are kept?

[@The10AcreWoods]

That is a great question as it can be fairly dusty. Wet wiping is the best way but I suppose you could use an air filter. During the warmer months we turn on an exhaust fan that pulls fresh air in from the opposite side of the room.

[@pankajsingh5382]

U r video is very informative, i will be glad, if u make video on making an big incubator manualy.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Thank You, I am not planing on making an incubator manually in the near future but if I do I will make a video. I do have two other videos about cleaning and wiring/programing of this incubator. Have a look at my other videos for that.

[@pankajsingh5382]

yes , obviously

[@johnlogan1022]

How much does it weigh? Looks like a great incubator!

[@The10AcreWoods]

I'm not sure of the actual weight but my wife and I can move it with ease. it is mainly aluminum sheeting with 2" foam in between. if I were to guess, I would say 50 lbs.

[@edwinmoore4560]

How many eggs will your new incubator hold? So it does turn the eggs?

[@The10AcreWoods]

264 eggs, yes it turns the eggs automatically

[@princessdollyllama]

I wonder how much it weighs. I want to buy one, but it says a fork lift is good to have to unload it???

[@The10AcreWoods]

2 guys(or gals) is enough to move and unload it.

[@4justice002]

What incubator or how many incubators would you suggest if I'm targeting to have a 1000 hatchlings a month? How many eggs would it take? How much space will be needed to keep a 1000 chickens in square meters?The survival rate into adulthood, at what age will their meat be ready for consumption if raised naturally without steroids and finally at what age will the hens start laying eggs? Will greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks

[@The10AcreWoods]

Hi Ayoob, You could go with 2 Pro-528 Incubators. ritefarm.com/products.html 1000 chickens should have ~1000 square meters inside (if they never go out) and ~500 square meters outside. They will start to lay eggs between 6 - 8 months and would be ready to cull at between 18-20 weeks. Chicks are very hardy and if they have plenty of food and a good water source your loss should be minimal, the only thing you need to worry about is predators both in the air and on the ground. Hope that helps, thanks for watching.

[@4justice002]

Many thanks.

[@13quinata84]

i have the same system--- how do you set the system to stop on the 18th day for chickens---

[@The10AcreWoods]

The egg turner has a manual switch that we turn off, there is no actual set point for it to stop automatically.

[@13quinata84]

@@The10AcreWoods can you show a video how you install the manual switch to turn off

[@kiaracox4599]

Ok so I got the incubator today I had no idea it was this large lol..So anyways you said in ur video that you keep your humidity around 60 do you need to increase the humidity on day 18 or do u just leave yours at 60 the whole time?

[@The10AcreWoods]

Yes, we found better results by increasing to 65 for the last few days.

[@kiaracox4599]

@@The10AcreWoods thank you so much for your help :)

[@allisonduhon9932]

I have the opportunity to purchase the rite farm pro-1056 for the same price as the smaller ones . I don’t want to spend this kind of money if I have to replace parts or fix things more than other brands that are in the same price ranges. Do you have an opinion on the durability of this incubator? .

[@The10AcreWoods]

Ours is still going strong, a few tweaks in the video, but love it

[@glennpeeters4210]

hi, i have a question about the turning. it turns automatic, but if you want to put the egg trays in or get them out. How do you set the trunining so there manual for getting the eggs in or out? thanks a lot

[@The10AcreWoods]

If you need to remove a tray at any time you can manually adjust the tray to level by pressing the up or down arrow.

[@selloisaac6365]

That's great Mr,,,I want to ask how much watts i your fan,,,?

[@vergman7097]

Hi sir..thanks for sharing! Btw, would you know what kind of fan do you have in there? Industrial fan, evaporator, or condenser fan maybe?

[@The10AcreWoods]

It's a standard industrial fan, the same as you would find in a computer case.

[@vergman7097]

@@The10AcreWoods hi! The ones installes in computer is too small compared to what is installed in your incu.

[@udipboruah4530]

Thnque sir. I have a question🙋. When humidity is going to high. How it's control. I know it's control by humidity controller. But how? By exaus fan!

[@The10AcreWoods]

Yes, it turns on the exhaust fan 👍

[@Atik-wt8rq]

Dear sir, Should i keep stelizer switch on all time?

[@The10AcreWoods]

No, only for 30 minutes after cleaning with soap and water.

[@Atik-wt8rq]

@@The10AcreWoods thanks

[@sohagmiah10]

thank you sir , i did not understand that you said last line , (you do not have to have one as we did not have one years ) if i not keep this light , will be any problems , or this lige how long should be on , or continue on , thank you sir

[@The10AcreWoods]

I meant, This is the first incubator we have had with a uv light, so it is not neccesary. you do not need a light in the incubator

[@kiaracox4599]

I have the same incubator you have it's been running now for 5 says but I've noticed since the first day that the humidity will go up to 60-62 then it'll drop sometimes down to the 20s and then after a min or so it'll go back to 60s is that normal for it to so that?

[@The10AcreWoods]

No, it should remain fairly steady, +/- 3%. If the room temperature is high, it could cause the exhaust fan to operate longer and affect the humidity as you mention.

[@wallyodom8254]

The controller on these incubators...are they able to display the temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius only?

[@The10AcreWoods]

I believe it only displays Celsius as there is no information in the manual to switch it to Fahrenheit.

[@damianszajsner8903]

Hi, thx for you video. I'm trying to make my own incubator, so I get good lesson from yours videos. I would like to ask you about temperature, what differences you have during incubation? Does it keeps 100F all the time or you have some small differences? BR Damian

[@The10AcreWoods]

Hi, thanks for your comment. The temperature normally fluctuates +/- 2 degrees. Hope it helps!

[@damianszajsner8903]

@@The10AcreWoods thanks for fast reply 🙂.

[@damianszajsner8903]

Controller is XM-18? Looks same...

[@The10AcreWoods]

Yes they are similar but the 18g has switches and a breaker on the front.

[@bvierra6544]

Can rotation be stopped for hatching also where can you order parts for this model

[@The10AcreWoods]

Yes, you simply turn off the rotation switch on the font panel. You can contact Rite Farm Products (CoopsNMore) here... coopsnmore.com/

[@adk7049]

how do you operate the turner manually, to level it to add and and remove the trays

[@The10AcreWoods]

Press the up or down arrow till the tray is level.

[@mgvamsi]

Very nice sir 👌🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@mohammadnuraalamsiddiqui5764]

May l know pls how you made this box pls let us the material for making Incubators box. Thanks Sid

[@The10AcreWoods]

I purchased this incubator from Rite Farm.

[@fielddust6333]

Do this incubator can get below 40% humidity ?.because i want to incubate ostrich egg but it need low humidity which 40% below

[@The10AcreWoods]

As long as the surrounding humidity is below 40%. You will likely need to operate a dehumidifier in the room at 30-35%

[@eco-farmsinnovatives4368]

Thank you so much for good answer. Another question if you can help please. I have incubator which i bought from china, it looks like your but it miss few things. My problem is, the humidity keep on rising and rising when i completely close the door. So I leave it open like 2 or 3 cm to keep humidity within the range. Is there any way I can keep humidity within the range with door close up complete? I wiil be grateful if you share your experience on this. Thanks

[@The10AcreWoods]

+Eco-Farms Innovatives it sounds like you exhaust fan may not be large enough or the space between the front doors may be too small. You may want to check the space between the doors to see if there is a way to make it larger. I hope you are able to fix this problem, good luck.

[@kaichogroup]

what is the best humidity for eggs during last 3 days is that 75%?

[@The10AcreWoods]

We operate about 70% for the last 3 days

[@hunter8052]

yeah gotta keep the little guys warm

[@KeepingItDutch]

+homesteader hunter good observation, always got to keep an eye on these little guys.

[@The10AcreWoods]

We will go over the Brooder in next few weeks, our set up and suggestions.

[@petermcharo9107]

What's the amount of heat given out by the heating elements behind the fan?

[@The10AcreWoods]

It is an element so extremely hot, comes on and off as needed to maintain set temp

[@farouknedjar8960]

I like it Please sent to me a plans of this incubator measurement Pls

[@The10AcreWoods]

Will have to check out there website

[@sohagmiah10]

Thank you very much sir , one more things i want to know . that is , what dose mean stereliger light , if i keep any color any light it will be ok or no , thank you very much sir

[@The10AcreWoods]

Light is UV which kills certain bacteria that can be harmful to egg incubation(used to clean the incubator, not eggs) you do not have to have one as we did not have one for years.

[@sohagmiah10]

thank you sir , one moor things i want to know that is how get fresh air inside the incubator , and why use color light , i mean sterilizer what is the benefits for this , thank you sir after i got answer from you , than i will start my project

[@The10AcreWoods]

Fresh air goes into the incubator through the space between the doors. The sterilizer light is not needed if you do a good clean of the incubator after hatch. The benefits of the sterilizer is to kill any bacteria that you might not have cleaned. Most incubators do not have this sterilizer light.

[@1v1neverhoraa43]

what should ...we do for Hatching. those egg do we need to maintain some certain temperature and humidity for hatching stage also..after incubating

[@The10AcreWoods]

For hatching chickens you will want to setup your incubator to 100 degrees fahrenheit ( 37 degrees celsius). For the first 18 days your humidity should be around 50% and then increased to about 70% for the remaining days. On day 25 you will want to stop turning the eggs for the last 3 days. Once the chick has hatched, leave them in the incubator to dry off (at least 1 - 2 hours) and also to stimulate the other eggs to hatch, chicks can remain in the incubator up to 24 hours. Times and humidity change depending on the bird you are hatching, this information can be found on many websites. When you remove the chicks from the incubator place them in an area with a heat lamp to keep them warm. If you see the chicks in a group under the light you should lower it and if you see the no chicks under the light you need to raise it a bit. I hope this information helps.

[@draganvracar1051]

You have a great incubator, and you said a lot of useful information thank you. Interested in whether the exhaust fan works non-stop? and where are the fresh air holes?

[@The10AcreWoods]

The exhaust fan only turns on when the humidity goes above its set point and the makeup air enters through gaps in the front door seal, hope it helps. 👍

[@draganvracar1051]

Thank you

[@zahidshahmir2173]

hello sir, this is Zahid from Pakistan first of all thank you very much for an informative video sharing, i have some question i have imported 96 eggs incubator from China. 1. My incubator maintain humidity 70% shall i reduce water level in channels or what to do ? 2. 2nd tray fan throwing air upside instead of downside, i m not sure about it but shall i change it direction? 3. where to keep chick while and after coming out fr. eggs because no space in incubator.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Hello Zahid, If your incubator has water channels you should remove water from one of the channels and check your humidity again. Most incubators with channels have two or three, the more channels you have filled the higher the humidity. Remember it's surface area that controls humidity. Your fan direction inside the incubator should not matter, the fan moves the air making sure the temperature and humidity are the same throughout the incubator. The chicks should stay inside the incubator until they are dry, if this is not possible then you need to have a heat lamp set up in a small area and put a thermometer under to match the temperature of the incubator. You want to make sure you are using a red heat lamp, if you use a white light the chicks will not rest and will often peck at each other causing injuries. I hope that answers your questions and good luck with your chicks.

[@arnulfonarido7551]

Where can we buy that kind of incubator please?

[@The10AcreWoods]

We purchased it from RiteFarm

[@eco-farmsinnovatives4368]

Hi, did your incubator came with that sterilize light from the factory or you added it by yourself. Another thing, someone told me that "it can kill the eggs" is it true? if so what are the precaution you take to avoid that. Thanks

[@The10AcreWoods]

Yes our incubator did come with the sterilizer light. You don't want to run the light while your eggs are in it as it can kill the beneficial bacteria that is on the outside of the eggs, only run the light in between hatches after you have cleaned the inside with a mild soap & water. You don't need the light if you do a good cleaning between hatched, it was just a bonus that came with this unit. Hope that answers your questions.

[@tanvirtoukir1742]

What about your experience about it? Should we buy it or not? What the hatching rate? Pls let me know!

[@The10AcreWoods]

We think this incubator works really well and would recommend it. The quality is a little lower than others on the market and would suggest upgrading the water tray as the one that comes with the unit may leak after a year. You can see more here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHy4lYCVZrGngtk and here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbXf2N7iapooqc Our hatch rate of fertile eggs was decent at around 70%. We have been adjusting the humidity level and hope to increase our hatch rate next spring. We really like the way this incubator holds the temperature and humidity. Hope this helps.

[@tanvirtoukir1742]

thanks for your earlier reply and sharing. Would you pls suggest me which country's controller is best for incubator machine and where to buy? How much days you using this Chinese incubator?

[@The10AcreWoods]

We have been using our incubator for 6 months continuously. If you are looking for the controller only you can search for "XM-18G" on Google or you can visit this link goo.gl/Eg1kjT We purchased our incubator from ritefarm.com/products.html they only ship in the U.S.

[@tanvirtoukir1742]

can I get 90%+ hatching rate from a Chinese incubator or a controller? what's your average hatching rate?

[@The10AcreWoods]

Tanvir Toukir currently around 70%. This was our first year with the incubator and would expect about 80% next year. 90% is really good and I would find it hard to believe someone could get that good of a hatch rate for an incubator. This incubator will keep the temperature and humidity at the setpoint you program. The hatch rate will depend on how it is operated.

[@windywillowhomestead2598]

When you changed from the Styrofoam incubator to this cabinet incubator...did you notice a big jump in energy usage? I want to get this style cabinet incubator but not for a huge electric bill

[@The10AcreWoods]

No, we didn't notice a jump in our electricity bill. I hooked up an energy meter and if I remember correctly it was around $10 a month. I will have to hook that up and go over it in our spring incubator video.

[@windywillowhomestead2598]

Thank you so much for quick reply!

[@briansimunyola6935]

How often do you charge water in the water pan? or do you just leave it to evaporate?.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Hi Brian, the water in the incubator is on a gravity fed system with a float valve. We check the level in the reservoir and fill it daily as the water evaporates by a water element in the pan. Thanks for watching.

[@michaeljackman3272]

Im having a hard time getting my humidity to go over 45%i raised the floater any tips?

[@The10AcreWoods]

Make sure the water is over the element. If the room temperature is warm then the exhaust fan maybe on too long. If warmer air is being drawn into the chamber with the exhaust fan then it will take longer to cool and will remove more humidity. Make sure that your element is on and working in the water tray.

[@studiocabsay]

hi Sir, you have not shown the heat source? is it an usual electric bulb 50-60W ?

[@The10AcreWoods]

The heating is done by two heating elements directly behind the fan.

[@alexreyes475]

I love your video.. You explain everything really..thank you...Q.... Where did you buy from?...what company you get it from? Thank you.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Thanks for watching, glad to hear you enjoyed this video. We purchased this unit from Rite Farm Products in the U.S. and as they do not ship to Canada I had them ship it to the border about an hour south and picked it up from there.

[@alexreyes475]

The 10 Acre Woods..thank you for the information.

[@nestorja3526]

Eggs should be sanitized before being incubated? If so, what kind of sanitizer?

[@The10AcreWoods]

We recommend that eggs not be cleaned prior to incubation. When an egg is laid there is a protective layer that if cleaned will be removed and may cause problems during hatching. This incubator has a UV light that sanitized the incubator but should only be done before adding eggs. Hope this helps and thanks for your comment.

[@vanderleimarotti5949]

friend, what is the ideal amount of egg turning in 24 hours

[@The10AcreWoods]

We haven't tested it out but currently have it set to once an hour with no problems.

[@frankoti-boateng3033]

Good afternoon , please where can l purchase this incubator

[@The10AcreWoods]

Ritefarm.com

[@asbirds5126]

Thank you can you please tell me witch type of heater is best for automatic incubators

[@TheendlesspursuitofDOINGMORE]

do you know the energy usage on this model?

[@The10AcreWoods]

No, I am not sure if the exact usage but would guess that the Water and Air elements are both likely to be 500 watt elements.

[@TheendlesspursuitofDOINGMORE]

@@The10AcreWoods thank you thats exactly what I wanted to know. I'm looking to run it on solar power. I have 400ah of battery power. I can run a 250 watt heat light if conditions are perfect. with I supplement with a gas generator... knowing that its going to top out at 1000watts, I can look for a ups that can maintain the incubator, if I was to run out of power unknowingly. again thank you.

[@astutoinvestments1514]

What purpose does the larger fan on the side panel serve? Should it be running at all times?

[@The10AcreWoods]

Yes, the fan should remain on as it ensures that the temperature and humidity remain constant in all areas on the incubator.

[@jonathangomez1494]

Sir can't I asking how many days hatchery pickuk egg

[@The10AcreWoods]

Pekin ducks gestation period is 28 days.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Peafowl eggs have a gestation of 28 to 30 days.

[@TerraFirmaX]

Great video. We are thinking of getting one of these. Just wondering, Why don't you use the water from the de-humidifier for the water feed to the hatcher?

[@The10AcreWoods]

The dehumidifier did not produce nearly enough water to keep the incubator full and we were also concerned about the dissolved metals from the condenser coils affecting the shells of the eggs.

[@TerraFirmaX]

@@The10AcreWoods ahhh, gotcha

[@adk7049]

Now that you have had it for awhile do still like, would you buy it agin, thanks

[@The10AcreWoods]

Yep and yep, your welcome

[@andrewdonaire]

Hi, this is a very informative video. I just finished my incubator with a different mechanism (rolling type). May I know how much is the cost of your incubator?

[@The10AcreWoods]

This incubator is currently listed at $599.74 US funds. We live in Canada and had it shipped to the US border for pickup as they don't ship to Canada. With the exchange, shipping and brokerage fees it was just under $1000 CND funds. We had been looking for a cabinet style incubator and found others to be $1500 US and more, so it was an easy decision. Most other units out there do not have humidity controls like this unit and for us was a big selling feature. Thanks for watching and if you have any other questions please let me know and I will do my best to answer them.

[@andrewdonaire]

Thank you for your reply. It seems to be a fair price with the number of eggs and the functions. One more question, in regards to humidty and temperature readings. What is the minimum and maximum values? How fast does it react to changes? And is the temperature and humidity controller a PID one?

[@The10AcreWoods]

From what I know of the controller I don't think it is PID, you can adjust the parameters of the humidity and when the element will turn on and off. (I have made another video on the programing kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHy4lYCVZrGngtk ) The humidity increase reacts quite fast, I tested this by setting the humidity to 97% and it reached this setpoint within a few minutes from a starting point of around 55%. The window on the front started to fog up at this point. Going from 97% back down to 55% took longer as the exhaust fan on the back is only controlled by the heat in the Incubator and not the humidity. The lowest humidity level would rely on the humidity outside of the incubator, unless you're humidity is 55% at 100F then you should not have an issue.

[@andrewdonaire]

May I know the min and max values of your temperature? When the unit is adjusting the humidity, how does it affect the temperature?

[@The10AcreWoods]

The humidity has very little to no effect on the temperature as the temperature is controlled by both the heater and the exhaust fan. We have been running the temperature with a setpoint of 100 degrees F with a +/- variance of 1 degree F. We have been running the humidity at 55% & 60% depending on what eggs we are hatching. The following are the specifications from the manual, I have found them to be correct. Temperature: 0-99'C Measurement Accuracy: +/- 0.1'C Humidity: 0-99% Humidity Accuracy: +/- 3%

[@ma5tv393]

Hi sir good information but I have a ? How many times egg trays have to rotate per hour

[@The10AcreWoods]

You can adjust the times for each rotation but we have it set to default setting of one hour per rotation. If you check out my other two videos about this incubator you will get more information on programming, wiring and my review on the unit. Hope it helps, thanks for watching.

[@sohagmiah10]

sir , thank you for explaining . but i want to know than exhaust fan work it take air inside or outside , i know incubator need fresh air but how it will get , thank you very much

[@The10AcreWoods]

Good question Sohag, the fan exhausts the air out of the back of the incubator, the fresh air entered through the space in between the two front doors. I hope this answers your question and thanks for watching.

[@petrithelshani6376]

@@The10AcreWoods how diamter

[@bawaeggincubator1873]

Thanks sir

[@stephenmore7638]

Hi Sir, Could you please let me know how many days the checking eggs takes in side the incubator before hatch?

[@The10AcreWoods]

It all depends on what you are hatching, chicken eggs take 21 days to hatch, the last 3 days the eggs should not be turned while they hatch out. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[@syednajamuddinzafar4299]

How you set the egg turning motor, I want to see it? Please show it properly. Thanks a lot.

[@vicentebungcag5086]

Its also my problem is not reversing once the limits switch touched

[@ciasarah376]

Is that a rite farm incubator?I am planning on getting one in the fall.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Yes, it is.

[@ciasarah376]

@@The10AcreWoods Was going to get one next month but they are completely sold out.

[@williampitts885]

How long does it take for the unit to start turning the eggs when first powered up thanks

[@The10AcreWoods]

By default, one hour but you can change that in the settings.

[@agyemangpratt3648]

Hello Sir, thank you for this educative video .I have some questions please. i learnt the whole incubation and hatching process takes about 23 days on the average, and the incubator must be on throughout this whole period, so what happens if my power supply is not stable and my the incubator goes off in the process? what are the measures i can take to enhance maintained power supply?

[@The10AcreWoods]

That's a great question. If you are concerned with the power going off during the process it may be a good idea to have a back up power supply available just in case. I have also had the same concern but have not yet had this problem. Good luck!

[@Teambackfire]

What is the porpuse of humidity ser.

[@The10AcreWoods]

If the humidity is too low, the egg will dry out and if it is too high, they can't get out of the egg.

[@Teambackfire]

@@The10AcreWoods ser thank vry match

[@williammartin9523]

I have a 528 the heat on top shows 132 the humidity on top shows EEE's wat would it be

[@williammartin9523]

What is wrong with it want work

[@The10AcreWoods]

Not sure, best to contact the manufacturer. Sounds like a bad unit.

[@ovandodarty7315]

I would like to buy one just like this

[@The10AcreWoods]

I bought it at Rite Farm Products, it's a nice unit but it is made in China. I would suggest if you buy one to make sure the window is sealed with silicone on the inside and you remove the four screws on the front panel seal it up with silicone and the opening with a home wrap or "Tuck Tape". If need be, I can make another video showing my modifications.

[@faithsham563]

Thank you so much for your video. I have a question. I want to start this. Can you explain to me if you filled the incubator with eggs in different days , I am confuse if you can continue filling your eggs and removed hatched one. Will that be a problem. How long you have to remove a hatched egg?. Also, if they don't hatched same time and your chicken give you eggs while the incubator start running. Should I just keep adding? Thank you so much for your clarification.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Hi Faith, with chicken eggs we filled one rack a week and added it to the incubator each week, duck and goose eggs don't work as well because of the higher humidity needed. When the eggs were ready to hatch for the last 3 days we would put them on the bottom so they don't turn. You can leave the chicks in the incubator up to 24 hours and remove them when they are dry. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@wajidkiyani7657]

Good morning Sir, me from Pakistan. I want to know that which company's incubator is good for home usage?

[@The10AcreWoods]

Hi Wajid, depending on the size of incubator you are looking for depends on the type. If you are just looking for a small incubator and are just starting out then this would be best. These units hold up to 48 eggs. If you are looking for something larger I would suggest this type that is sold under many different names and only if you are handy as this unit needs some modifications. If you are looking for a unit built well and you can start up right away then I would suggest a Sportsman or Brinsea. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@wajidkiyani7657]

The 10 Acre Woods yeah, i want to buy 48 eggs encubator with good built in...

[@jacobrasila6573]

WHAT IS THE EGG TURNING MOTOR USED FOR BIGGER EGG INCUBATOR FOR 10 000 EGGS

[@The10AcreWoods]

Couldn't tell you any part numbers, best to contact the manufacturer

[@crabtreeshoneybees5671]

What kind of hatch rate are you getting?

[@The10AcreWoods]

We had about 70% but haven't hatched any in a few years

[@RoweltvVlogs]

I just like a idea

[@The10AcreWoods]

Ideas are awesome

[@scmohkisauni7076]

kindly i need your help i have an 96 eggs incubator automatic how doi stop the rotation

[@The10AcreWoods]

There are many different incubators and I would need to know the model to be able to help. Look for a switch to turn your rotation off, this may be a switch or it may be a setting if the unit is digital. If the unit has a motor that moves the trays you could always install a switch if there is not one installed. Hope that helps, good luck and thanks for watching.

[@tahir13579]

Hi sir, I am little confused because chick's break eggs on 21 days and you mentioned that stop turning the eggs on 25th days. I am talking about broiler chicken and I guess it's normal time for every chicken i.e 21 days. Please share your views.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Hello tahir, I'm not sure when in the video you are referring to 4:50 when I speak of the duck and geese eggs. You should stop turning eggs 3 days prior to hatch, Chicken 19-21 days, Ducks 25-28 days and Muscovy Ducks 32-35 days. Hope this clarifies.

[@tahir13579]

The 10 Acre Woods yes it does

[@leoekosaputra5428]

Sir, can you tell me the size of your incubator? Long x width x high

[@AfroRaech]

Hello, im interesting in starting a poultry project, but i cant find an incubator where i stay in Zimbabwe, do you have ant recommendation where i can buy online and that has fast shipping eg 200 eggs incubator

[@The10AcreWoods]

Hello Rae Rae, I am not aware of any company that ships to your location. You need to search online for distributors that would ship to Zimbabwe. The company that I purchased this unit from does not even ship to Canada and I had to drive to the U.S. border to pick it up. Best of luck, sorry that I could not be of more help.

[@AfroRaech]

The 10 Acre Woods Thank you for your response, I will check online

[@MrBukombe]

U can just make 1

[@rudfordsimaneka4692]

How do you set the rotation guys I am struggling, Help me out

[@The10AcreWoods]

The number for rotations is in 24 hr period. use up down arrows to adjust when flashing

[@The10AcreWoods]

Our unit has a switch on the front panel to turn it off and on. There are limit switches in the top of the cavity that can be adjusted to limit the angle on each side.

[@mohiduddin3580]

Thank you sir I want to bye Controllers and other equipment . How can I get Bangladesh. Thank you.

[@The10AcreWoods]

Hi Mohid, I purchase a lot of items online and would recommend that you check ebay, amazon or any other website that you can think of. Hope this helps, Take Care

[@elismariodiniz5483]

Hello is building an incubator like this I have a doubt this blue little wind blows straight towards the eggs? And the heat resistance stays behind or in the freight? And on that little little wind blows in or out?

[@The10AcreWoods]

Hello Vida, The main blue fan blows air directly across the eggs keeping an even temperature. The heater is located behind the main fan. In the back of the cabinet is the exhaust fan that blows air out of the back of the incubator and pulls air in from between the two front doors. I hope this answers your questions, thanks for watching.

[@elismariodiniz5483]

ajudou sim, muito obrigado.

[@elismariodiniz5483]

Thank you very much

[@The10AcreWoods]

You are very welcome

[@petrazurita529]

me gusto su video no hablo ingles, pero quiero que haga una encubadora paso a paso indicando los materiales que debo tener para hacer una igual . por favor responda mi comentario vivo en Canada, pero quiero hacer la encubadora en Venezuela .. quiero saber como se llama el ave de copete que presento alli donde estan los pollitos, o si es una raza de pollo . por favor indíqueme .. gracias ..

[@The10AcreWoods]

Gracias por tu comentario. Hice otros dos videos sobre la incubadora que pueden resultarte interesantes cuando hablo de la forma en que están configurados. Desafortunadamente si no entiendes el inglés puede ser difícil de entender. Probablemente estemos operando la incubadora este verano y repasaré la operación de principio a fin. La única palabra que no se ha traducido es "Copete" y no estoy seguro de lo que intenta decir. Parece que estás preguntando por un tipo de ave o pollito. Espero que puedas entender esta traducción.

[@tomwilson8386]

Do u have to spray your goose eggs with humidity set at 60?

[@The10AcreWoods]

We don't hatch many goose eggs as our geese have been broody. We did however hatch a few goose eggs last year successfully with 60% humidity. As per the hatch rate spraying vs not, I don't have enough hatches to give a definitive answer. This is something we may have to try. Thanks for the question Tom.

[@alfredd1902]

hey I'm from kenya, where's the best position to place the heat source, top or bottom

[@The10AcreWoods]

Ours is on the side behind the fan. If that is not possible, I would say bottom but a fan would definately be a good option.

[@Bigramyoutubeseosemesmowebrd]

Bottom

[@jcbgamefarmofficial]

What's the name of the incubator?

[@The10AcreWoods]

This incubator was purchased from Rite Farm Products in the U.S. and the model number is Pro-264. Depending on where you live and who sells it the model number may not be the same.

[@jonathanshivel3102]

How do you set eggs in hatching tray

[@The10AcreWoods]

They are placed point end down in the trays.

[@MR.FOODES]

Total box and tray size