Maticoopx 30 egg incubator complete setup.

In this video I will explain how to completely setup and load the Maticoopx 30 egg incubator. This is how to start from day one and what to expect throughout the incubation process. If you have any questions feel free to ask and I'll try to help the best that I can.

[@chuckmeacham8484]

Really great video instructions. THANK YOU. I just started my Maticoopx up this evening with 26 chicken mixed farmyard breeds off of ebay. Your instructions were great. I will let you know how they turn out. Other videos on raising the new peeps would be helpful as well. You have a great calm teaching voice.

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I spent two weeks in ICU back in January of this year. I ended up getting a respiratory infection in my lungs caused from my birds so I had to give all of them away. So I'm sorry but I don't have anymore birds to make videos with. I can still answer any questions that you might have and I'll be glad to help any way I can.

[@CastleHives]

Starting some Quail eggs this week, this is the incubator we're using. Appreciate the run down.

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

No problem. Glad I could help.

[@thedouglaspodcast]

Same!! I’m so excited 🥰 thank you for this!

[@jenniferbrinkman4442]

My maticoop comes tomorrow. Thanks for the run through. It looks like it’s going to work very much like my Nurture Right 360 works. Thanks!

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Both have been very reliable for me. I wish you luck with yours. And thank you.

[@blueoceanpinksky]

I hatched some chicken eggs out of my maticoopx a month ago. I had a great success rate. Today I’m putting duck eggs in.

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Good deal. I wish you luck.

[@melodymoon3210]

Thank you for this video....very informational...for a newbie like me....

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

We are all newbies in one way or the other. I'm glad that I could help.

[@DanielleSmith2003]

Just my observation, the egg turner doesn't seem to move the eggs as much as the Nurture Right 360. To me, it looks like it doesn't really turn them completely over. Is the movement that it does enough?

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

You want to move the eggs just enough to move the embryo around. If you don't then it might grow into one side of the membrane. I've actually had a higher success rate with the Maticoopx then with the Nurture Right.

[@20NewJourney23]

That was my thought, too! I'm just starting my chicken incubation journey. I have a cheap incubator and will have eggs hatching in about 4-5 days!

[@DanielleSmith2003]

@@20NewJourney23 congratulations! It's always so fun to see new little peeps hatch! I've done it for a little while now, and seeing them hatch out of their shells never gets old! 😊

[@fxbody]

What about shipped hatching eggs? Should they be put in the same way and should you wait awhile before starting them?

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Shipping eggs can be put in the same way. I would let them sit on the counter overnight to get to room temperature before I put them in the incubator.

[@fxbody]

@@milkmoneyminifarmthanks! Started my very first hatch last night. Thanks for your video!

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

@@fxbody No problem... I'm glad you liked it. Have fun.

[@karuneshkaimal]

what is the voltage rating on this ? 220V by any chance ? thanks

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

@@karuneshkaimal These are 110v.

[@Nelval573]

Is the humidity acurate or do you need another humidity thermometer inside

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Both of mine were pretty accurate.

[@Jon-dz2cl]

Have you done a separate temputre check on it ? I'm worried it will have a hotter heat in the center vs the outer part.

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

I have never checked it but I have incubated A LOT of eggs with a mid 90's success rate.

[@McVicar96]

Can you unplug the Turner cord so the bar stops moving? About to buy one of these incubators. Enjoy watching your video’s. Lots of good reviews on them but like seeing the proof! Thanks 👍🏼

[@horsewhisp63]

You can unplug it if you really want to. It will not effect the incubator any. But I have not had any problems with leaving mine plugged in. Just remember to make sure and leave the bar in or you will regret it later. Them little things make one heck of a mess while they are hatching....lol.

[@squatchandsons_customs]

Is there a way to turn off the beeping sound it makes when you use the buttons?

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Not that I know off. Unless you go in a cut one of the speaker wires....lol.

[@JoeMama-ql8vo]

How long can you harvest eggs for before you place in incubator??

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

I wouldn't recommend anything over 14 days. The fresher the better.

[@elinaKua]

Hello again, I am on my 3 day lockdown, poured water per manual, opened the vent all the way, my humidity is 74-75%. It too high, or still okay? If it’s too high how can I lower it? Thank you 😊

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

You are fine. Just sit back now and listen for the chirps. They should be popping out very soon. Just remember to wait to get those first few out. Give the others time to hatch too. If you open it and change the humidity too much, you could cause the others to shrink wrap and they will not be able to hatch.

[@elinaKua]

Thank you so much for quick and reassuring response 😊

[@elinaKua]

Hello, I am sorry if I missed it somewhere but how do I check if the eggs are fertile? Thanks in advance

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

After 7 days, You can check the eggs with the candle light on the top of the incubator. You can turn it on and off using the minus ( - ) symbol on top. I have a couple of other videos showing me doing it.

[@ChildofGod-zm6zz]

Do you have to wash the eggs before you put them in the incubator?

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

No. Just gently scrape off any poop ( if there is any ) and put them in the incubator.

[@eddy7095]

So my maticoopx is beeping non stop. Is there any reset or fix to this?

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

They will usually reset if you unplug them for 2 minutes and then plug them back in. Are all of your settings good ( temperature and humidity)? They usually only beep to let you know something is wrong.

[@eddy7095]

@@milkmoneyminifarm not too sure, nothing was wrong it just started beeping out of no where. I left it unplugged for a whole day and it’s still beeping, maybe it’s gone bad.

[@alfredoluna7181]

When it is your first time using and setting up this type of incubator is there a certain time to wait before you put the eggs into the incubator or do you just put the eggs in as soon as you plug it in?? Mine says it recommends to set it up and wait about 4 hours for the incubator to run and then after to set my eggs into it

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

The manufacturer recommends to wait for a couple of hours after turning it on before putting eggs in it.

[@jovanihdnz-hk7ws]

after you fill the #1 for water once putting the eggs and starting your hatch every what do you keep putting more water into it ?

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

I usually don't have to put any more water in it once I feel it up and lock it down.

[@davidorourke1131]

Hi would it be best to add some paper or something between them to stop the eggs banging around while they are turning or does it matter

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

I have never put anything in mine and I have around a 96-98% hatch rate. So I don't think it would help any.

[@MG956_]

Like the maticoop but having trouble getting humidity up in 65% humidity on last 3 days what do you recommend. Adding warm water every 30 min and it drops down right away

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

You shouldn't have to add water but maybe once during lockdown. The vent is usually completely open during lockdown but you can close it slightly to raise humidity. Also 65% isn't bad.

[@MG956_]

@@milkmoneyminifarm =thanks for replying . The instruction say that for the 3 lockdown days it is imperative to leave vent wide open- when I do that with both ports full of water it gets to 58-60 max . I just decided to close the port almost all way shut to retain humidity and it seems to be working- current humidity is at 66% . ( Don't know if having it closed and going against instructions will be good or bad but I need to soften up the shells and only way is closing vent to do it)

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

@@MG956_ It's fine. I've had to do it a few times myself and still hatched the chicks just fine.

[@MG956_]

@@milkmoneyminifarm = thanks for replying, one chick just hatched and other eggs are pipped

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

@@MG956_ Good deal. Let me know how many you get when you're done.

[@puritanpatriot6494]

How did you determine a 100.5 setting? Seems like lower than that made a very cool center temp on mine.

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Some people believe that you can determine the outcome of the sex by what temperature you use. I tried both and had the same ratios in each.

[@justinsane7128]

I've had good luck onto runs with chickens have you tried incubating turkey's would you need different trays

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

I have not tried turkey eggs yet but I'm pretty sure that you would need bigger trays. I'm not sure if they make any other trays for this one. I know that you can get several different trays for the Nuture Right 360. I'm pretty sure that theirs goes from Quail all the way up to Ostrich.

[@justinsane7128]

@@milkmoneyminifarm I've seen people 3D printing their own but I'm not set up for that kind of technology

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

@@justinsane7128 I haven't thought of that one. I believe it would work.

[@JeanNebula]

Should I add less water if I can't get the humidity level to 50 to 55% or just open the vent even more? My humidity level is raging from 60 to 57 less than halfway filled I'm worried they will not form embryos at that level with the vent a bit more open than halfway and less than halfway filled I put eggs in today

[@JeanNebula]

I tried with the vent halfway open and humidity raised to 70% that's why I put less water in and open the vent a bit more but I have put water in 2 times today or is it normal for humidity to be that high even 3 to 4 hours after installing it and I have to keep giving it time to adjust I'm really confused or do I keep the vent bit more open with a little less water in it so I can get 55 to 60 humidity level and keep adding water every time it goes low

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Fill up the small chamber completely. Use the vent to control the humidity. You can open and close it as you like. I adjust mine all of the time. I only add water when it gets low. Adding water will initially make your humidity drop for just a little bit. It will go back to normal shortly. Your humidity should be somewhere between 50-55%. Temp should be set at 99.5 for chicken eggs.

[@JeanNebula]

@Milk Money Mini Farm so I can fully open the vent if that will help me get it to 50 to 55% range? Right now is at 56% is that ok?

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

@@JeanNebula yes use the vent as you need to. 56% is not that bad but I would still bring it down a little.

[@user-xk6js2cs1n]

How many watts is it? Do you know voltage or anything? Was going to buy this exact incubator but cant find stats

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

It's 96 watts and 12v.

[@dollarbill8976]

The power supply output is 12 volts at 7 amps DC. That is 84 watts .

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

I emailed the company itself and those are the numbers that they gave me.

[@joeorton1218]

When the day is reset does it say day 21

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Yes. Hold down the plus and minus buttons at the same time for 3 to 5 seconds. It will start everything over just like it did when you first used it. You can go in after that and change the days and temperature if you need to.

[@wildcat8747]

Does the incubator turn off automatically after the 21 days? I’m hatching my first clutch and I’m concerned it will shut off automatically overnight.

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

No. It stays on until you turn it off or reset it.

[@wildcat8747]

@@milkmoneyminifarm Thank you for the fast response, I really appreciate it! Now I can go to sleep without worry 😀!! Take care and have a great night!!

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

@@wildcat8747 No problem. I'm glad I could help.

[@AngelLopez-se6ok]

How manny days do I wait till I incubate eBay eggs etc

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Leave them on the counter at your house for 24 hours to normalize to room temperature then put them in the incubator.

[@AngelLopez-se6ok]

Thanks ur video help me out a lot

[@barrysharpe4551]

So no more than 10 days from nest to incubator or What is the best time range

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

I have had hens that have sat on nest of 30 eggs. If they only laid one egg per day then that would have been 30 days. Out of those 30 egg nest, I remember several of the hens hatching 28-29 of those eggs. So I would say no more than a month. With the incubators, I typically try to stay under 2 weeks but I have hatched eggs that have sat on the counter for up to three weeks. Just make sure that you turn the eggs at least once per day and try to keep them at around 70 degrees until you are ready to put them in the incubator. I actually have around 20 eggs that are sitting on the counter now. They were laid somewhere between Jan. 12th and Jan. 24th. I have a incubator that is about to free up in a couple of days. I could try those eggs and see how they do if that is something that you think people would want to see.

[@barrysharpe4551]

If you would. That would be helpful because nobody talks about From nest to Incubator

[@Goldytapr]

Where can I buy? Not available on Amazon 🫤

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

Amazon is about the only place left to get them. You have to keep checking everyday and even a few times each day. They will literally have them one minute and be sold out the next.

[@iselaflores7971]

Where the light button

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

I'm sorry. I somehow missed this comment until now. If you are still wanting to know about the light, you turn it on and off by just pushing the minus symbol ( - ) once for on and once again to turn it off. It will go off by itself after a couple of minutes so you'll have to turn it back on if you want to use it longer.

[@vonniegreen5156]

But it's shooting up to my ceiling not the eggs.

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

@@vonniegreen5156 You have to put the eggs over the light. Set one egg at a time over the light. There is a hole that the egg sits in. It will light the egg up.

[@rollinwiththeflow2174]

Get on with it! Explain the incubator

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

What do you want explained?

[@vonniegreen5156]

The light! The light???

[@vonniegreen5156]

How do I use it? When do i turn it on? Off?

[@vonniegreen5156]

It's lighting up my ceiling not the eggs.

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

@@vonniegreen5156 I have two videos of me candling eggs. If you watch them then you will understand how to do it.

[@gonelabixapathi3650]

Price sir

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

The Maticoopx sells for around $150.00 on Amazon.

[@gonelabixapathi3650]

@@milkmoneyminifarm indian rs

[@mendy5453]

What was your humidity during lockdown? Today I will go on day 3…🫤🫣

[@milkmoneyminifarm]

You want to try and keep your humidity close to 70 during lockdown. And also, it is going to be VERY tempting but do not open your incubator until all of the eggs have hatched or its be 40-48 hrs. The chicks will be fine for the first 48 with no food or water. That is how they are able to ship them when they are baby chicks.

[@mendy5453]

@@milkmoneyminifarm thanks!

[@gonelabixapathi3650]

Amozon link sir