Incubator Overview

The incubator is able to fully replace several hens at once. While one bird can hatch a maximum of 10-15 eggs. The incubator of the "Ideal mother hen" series is able to give a large number of chicks, since 104 eggs can be accommodated in it at the same time.

This device allows you to create conditions suitable for breeding poultry , as close as possible to real ones. A household incubator from this model range can be of different sizes and capacities. This material will discuss in detail the instructions for the incubator, as well as reviews and some nuances regarding operation.

The model is suitable for eggs of any poultry and is able to provide the largest brood in artificial conditions.

Hatchery Overview

The incubator of the "Ideal mother hen" series is designed for hatching young chickens , geese , ducks or quails . There are two types of device with a chamber with a capacity of 63 eggs, or 104 eggs.

Thus, it can be stated that the "Ideal hen" is able to replace 4-7 hens at once. In addition to breeding the chicks themselves, the device is suitable as a otkhodnik for drying the young after hatching.

The design of the incubator is quite simple, and even a beginner can figure out the location of buttons and spare parts. The base and walls are made of expanded polystyrene, which provides maximum thermal insulation of the eggs during laying.

The walls protect them from blowing and are able to ensure long-term preservation of the set temperature and the set air humidity inside the chamber.

Scheme of the device "Ideal mother hen"

The thermostat and temperature controller are built directly into the lid. On the outside, you can see a heat-insulating viewing glass and a display that reflects the current temperature inside the chamber and the relative humidity of the air. Some models have built-in special grills and egg trays, as well as swivel mechanisms. These are not available in budget options, but they can be purchased separately if desired. Therefore, for those who want to buy an incubator , especially for beginners, a model with an automatic egg turning system would be preferable.

Since the eggs vary in size, the number of maximum capacity of eggs varies. For example, an incubator that holds 40 goose eggs will hold 143 quail eggs.

Turning eggs , depending on the model, can be done manually or automatically. The gratings at the appointed time move along the mat-substrate and carry out a coup every 4 hours.

Models of incubators differ in high profitability. Thus, the largest incubator for the entire period of breeding chicks consumes about 100 kilowatts of electricity.

Incubator instruction manual

When buying an incubator, along with the necessary accessories, instructions for use are attached. Incubator "Ideal mother hen" is quite easy to operate and has intuitive controls. However, it is not possible to produce a quality brood without following the laying . To do this, you will need to comply with the following rules:

• Pick up fertilized eggs laid during the daytime, as the chances of a successful hatch are significantly higher.
• Store eggs in a dark, wind-protected place for no more than 10 days
• Check the shell for damage
• Candle the eggs with an ovoscope to check the condition of the embryo.

For the incubation of eggs of any poultry, the installation of a certain temperature regime and air humidity will be required. In budget models, you will have to do this manually, so if you are a beginner, then an automatic medium-capacity incubator is the best option for you.

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Advantages and disadvantages of the incubator "Ideal mother hen"

Advantages

• Democratic price. Despite its low price, "Ideal mother hen" perfectly copes with the basic functions of the incubator. This model successfully combines price and quality.
• Intuitive controls. The system is designed for beginners, so it will be easy for you to figure out what and when to press.
• Durability. The incubator is able to work without failures for 6 years.
• Safe heaters. The elements are able not only to warm the air inside the chamber to the desired temperature, but also to maintain the reliability of the structure.

Flaws

• The foam bottom is difficult to clean in case of contamination, due to the lack of a plastic tray
• Amplitude. At the edges and in the center, the temperature may vary. So the amplitude can be up to 1.5 degrees Celsius
• After a short circuit, you will have to re-adjust the temperature
• Can't connect to battery
• Low ventilation
• Low humidity inside the chamber