Little Giant Still Air Egg Incubator 9300. Little Giant table top incubators set the standard for table top incubating with the built-in digital electronic thermostat with temperature and humidity readout. It uses THERMAL AIR FLOW, where the radiant heat tube gently warms the inside of the incubator, air, and eggs.

What does still air incubator mean?

Still air incubators are exactly what the name implies; they are incubators without a fan. The heat usually comes from above, which means the top portion of the incubator gets much hotter than where the eggs are. The temperature often needs to be set over 100°F in order to incubate eggs.

Does a still air incubator need water?

If operating in a dry climate or in dry room, moisture will be needed. If the air space is too large, provide moisture. Moisture in the incubator is controlled by putting water in the small inner trough of the bottom. The small trough by itself will increase the humidity to take care of most climates.

Is still air or circulated air incubator better?

All incubators have vents to help circulate airflow. Circulated air incubators, also known as forced air incubators, have built-in fans that continually circulate air to maintain sufficient oxygen and keep the temperature even. They are more expensive than still-air incubators but produce a better hatch rate.

What should the temperature be in a still air incubator?

Set the temperature of a still air incubator to 100-101 degrees F at the height of the eggs. Air will layer, or stratify in a still air incubator, so where the reading is taken is important. Set the humidity slightly higher, 60 to 65% relative humidity during incubation.

Will chickens hatch at 97 degrees?

Temperature for hatching chicken eggs is 99.5. Do not let your incubator rise above 101 or below 97 degrees. We have had this happen and they have been fine, but lower temps will cause a stunt in growth at times, and higher temps can cause death.

Do eggs have to be turned during incubation?

Eggs must be turned at least 4-6 times daily during the incubation period. Do not turn eggs during the last three days before hatching. The embryos are moving into hatching position and need no turning. Keep the incubator closed during hatching to maintain proper temperature and humidity.

Will eggs hatch at 96 degrees?

Incubator temperature should be maintained between 99° and 100°F. The acceptable range is 97° to 102°F. High mortality is seen if the temperature drops below 96°F or rises above 103°F for a number of hours. If the temperature stays at either extreme for several days, the egg may not hatch.

How important is an incubator fan?

Introducing a fan into the incubator dramatically changes the situation, eliminating temperature gradient for all practical purposes. Obviously, if eggs are to be set on different levels in the same machine it is essential to circulate the air mechanically so that all the eggs are exposed to the same temperature.

What happens if the humidity is too high in an incubator?

If the humidity has been too high during incubation, the egg will have lost too little water and the air cell will be small. This will cause the chick to have trouble breathing and will have trouble breaking out of the shell. Often you will see the chick’s beak protruding out of the shell.

How do I raise the humidity in my still air incubator?

In home-made incubators, any dish can act as a humidity tray. In order to increase the amount of surface area (and thus increase the amount of moisture that gets into the air) you can add a sponge or a cloth to help wick the water up and allow more of the water to evaporate into the air.

How often do you need to turn quail eggs in an incubator?

Turning Your Quail Eggs If you do not have an egg turner (which is a highly recommended investment if you plan to hatch quail eggs with any regularity), eggs need to be manually turned at least three times a day, though five times is better.

Where is the best place to put an incubator?

The ideal situation is a spare bedroom or other room within the house, out of direct sunlight and away from draughts. Although we fit cooling systems to larger incubators these are not normally fitted on smaller machines. Incubators rely on a lower ambient temperature to maintain their steady control.

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