Incubator Experiment

zx4g · 23-02-2013, 02:26 PM

Hi, not sure if anyone has tried this before?
Iv put a thermostatic controlled heat mat raised on a cooling tray over 2 bricks, a tray of dry vermiculite & a bowl of water on the middle shelf of a fridge. Set the heater to 31oC and have a thermometer/ hygrometer in there and I'm going to monitor it for a while to see if it would work as an incubator.
Fingers crossed

Catwoman63 · 23-02-2013, 04:11 PM

Good luck, let us know how it goes.

What about the air exchange? X

zx4g · 23-02-2013, 04:22 PM

There is a small gap (where the wires go through the seal) in the top left corner not sure if that's enough? But guessing I'll need to open the door a little each day to let air in?
I don't have any experience or knowledge with incubating yet but just trying out this method in case I get any eggs in the future.

Catwoman63 · 23-02-2013, 04:50 PM

Good idea, hope it works, be great if it does, I've got quite polysteryne boxes with lids of various sizes in my loft, if I ever get eggs, then I will be making my own too, I'd love to try and incubate eggs and see them hatch, maybe one day lol x

Gordon · 23-02-2013, 07:05 PM

You might want a bigger heat mat

TillyTortoise · 23-02-2013, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turnip

You might want a bigger heat mat

I agree

The heat mat probably isn't going to cut it. Even if it manages to reach the desired temperature, once you open the door all the warm air will escape and it will take ages for the fridge to warm up again.

**egyptiandan64** · 23-02-2013, 11:26 PM

Fridges make excellent incubators

Danny

zx4g · 23-02-2013, 11:32 PM

Thank you all, Danny would you make any alterations to what I've done so far?

**egyptiandan64** · 23-02-2013, 11:37 PM

Like Ross and Gordon said you may need a larger heat mat or a different heat source. You could even use a small CHE to heat the fridge.

Danny

zx4g · 24-02-2013, 12:15 AM

Cool, will see if it holds steady temps & humidity, if it does i may invest in small che & if not I'll buy an incubator

23-02-2013, 02:26 PM	#1
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	Incubator Experiment Hi, not sure if anyone has tried this before? Iv put a thermostatic controlled heat mat raised on a cooling tray over 2 bricks, a tray of dry vermiculite & a bowl of water on the middle shelf of a fridge. Set the heater to 31oC and have a thermometer/ hygrometer in there and I'm going to monitor it for a while to see if it would work as an incubator. Fingers crossed __________________ Maddz

23-02-2013, 04:11 PM	#2
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Good luck, let us know how it goes. What about the air exchange? X __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

23-02-2013, 04:22 PM	#3
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	There is a small gap (where the wires go through the seal) in the top left corner not sure if that's enough? But guessing I'll need to open the door a little each day to let air in? I don't have any experience or knowledge with incubating yet but just trying out this method in case I get any eggs in the future. __________________ Maddz

23-02-2013, 04:50 PM	#4
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Good idea, hope it works, be great if it does, I've got quite polysteryne boxes with lids of various sizes in my loft, if I ever get eggs, then I will be making my own too, I'd love to try and incubate eggs and see them hatch, maybe one day lol x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

23-02-2013, 11:26 PM	#7
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Fridges make excellent incubators Danny __________________

23-02-2013, 07:05 PM	#5
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	You might want a bigger heat mat

23-02-2013, 11:32 PM	#8
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	Thank you all, Danny would you make any alterations to what I've done so far? __________________ Maddz

23-02-2013, 11:37 PM	#9
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Like Ross and Gordon said you may need a larger heat mat or a different heat source. You could even use a small CHE to heat the fridge. Danny __________________

24-02-2013, 12:15 AM	#10
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	Cool, will see if it holds steady temps & humidity, if it does i may invest in small che & if not I'll buy an incubator __________________ Maddz

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