When breeding poultry at home, incubators are very popular. The possibility of purchasing chickens is not excluded, but over time it becomes necessary to obtain a higher result and profit. The first helpers in this, especially for beginners, is the Ideal Hen incubator.

Incubator Smart hen: application and description

The production of this equipment was launched in 1992. Incubator Ideal hen has the following technical characteristics:

  • The temperature regime of the device ranges from 20-39 ° С. It can be regulated by means of a thermostat. Temperature data is displayed on a thermal sensor.
  • To operate the equipment, a 220 W power supply is required. Modern modifications of the incubator are equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery, which significantly expands its functionality.
  • The humidity indicator depends on the amount of evaporated water that is poured into the pan.

The popularity of the device is due to its advantages. Among the most significant are the following:

  • for its manufacture, foam is used, due to which it has a high rate of thermal insulation, it is easy to care for and disinfect, and the strength of the joints excludes the possibility of leakage;
  • REW is used as a heating element, which improves heat transfer without leading to dry air during incubation;
  • the device has a high degree of safety;
  • the price is affordable for everyone;
  • electrical energy is economically consumed.

Important! Before purchasing the Ideal brooding incubator, you need to read the instructions for use.

Incubator ideal brooding

If we talk about the shortcomings, we can highlight the following:

  • older models do not have an alternative power source;
  • it is not very convenient to follow the incubation process through a small viewing window;
  • the ventilation system is not powerful enough, so breeders have to additionally ventilate the incubator;
  • the use of inexpensive thermostats does not exclude the possibility of temperature drops;
  • Often, the automatic egg-turning system fails and the eggs have to be turned on their own, and if this is not done carefully, the embryos can be damaged.

Simplicity of design and ease of operation makes it possible to use the device even for novice poultry breeders.

Modifications

Incubator IB2NB

Incubator Cinderella

Since the release of the Ideal Hen incubator, there have been several modifications to the device. Among the most famous and popular are the following:

  • Incubator IB2NB is suitable for eggs of almost all types of poultry. The device is small and weighs only 4 kg, so it does not take up much space. For the manufacture of the case, polystyrene foam is used, which has a high density. This completely eliminates the likelihood of leakage. The lid contains an infrared heater that has the ability to perform gentle heating. This incubator is the ideal hen for 63 eggs with automatic turning. The temperature is monitored by means of a digital thermometer. Before using the device for the first time, be sure to read the instructions for the IB2NB incubator.
  • IB1NB is ideal for poultry farmers who plan to incubate a small number of eggs. It is designed for 35 pieces.The design is equipped with an infrared heater. The body is made of expanded polystyrene, which ensures the strength of all seams, low weight of the device and a high rate of thermal insulation. Electrical energy is consumed extremely economically. The disadvantage is the lack of an alternative power source.
  • IB1NB No. 2 is also designed for 35 eggs. The mass of the device is not more than 1 kg. Air heating is carried out by a digital thermostat. A 220 W network is used as a power source. There is no automatic egg-turning function.
  • IB3NB - 3Ts, like a Kvochka incubator (another model and manufacturer), is capable of holding up to 104 eggs. The temperature control function is carried out using a mercury thermometer. As a result of the movement of the grate, the eggs are turned over. The device is able to economically consume electrical energy. It is possible to use alternative power supplies. The structure is equipped with a well-functioning ventilation system. After reading the instructions for the broiler hen, it will not be difficult to remove the chickens from the chickens.

When choosing a modification of the incubator, you need to take into account the technical characteristics and features. In this case, success is guaranteed.

Equipment operation

Incubator Perfect brooding hen at work

DIY incubator

The device is installed on a flat and solid surface. The air in the room must be warmed up to 15 ° C. Before starting work, you need to fill the trays located at the bottom of the device with clean water.

Important! If the room is very humid, 2 baths are sufficient.

The temperature sensor is placed in a vertical position. This is necessary for it to work with high accuracy. If the chamber is moved during incubation, the position of the temperature sensor is additionally checked.

Then the incubator is connected to the network. After 30-40 minutes. the temperature inside the device reaches the required level. You can start using the device only after the temperature readings on the digital sensor are stable. The humidity and temperature indicators are adjusted with special regulators. And after that the incubator is ready to go. It remains to carefully place the selected eggs in the cells with the blunt side up.

During the incubation process, the following tips should be followed:

  • periodically check the humidity and temperature indicators;
  • if necessary, add water to the trays (it is recommended to use hot water so that the temperature inside the chamber does not change);
  • turn the eggs and do it strictly according to the instructions attached to the incubator (if automatic turning is not provided);
  • change not only the position of the eggs, but also their location relative to the center of the chamber;
  • in the event of a power failure, the incubator should be wrapped in a warm blanket.

Incubating hen eggs in an incubator Ideal brooding hen

When working with the device, it is recommended to adhere to safety measures:

  • It is not recommended to expose the housing to mechanical damage.
  • The device must not be moved during operation.
  • No foreign objects should be placed on the cabinet.
  • The cover may only be opened after disconnecting the wire from the network.
  • Install the equipment away from radiators, stoves and direct sunlight.

Incubator An ideal brood hen is a great opportunity to get a brood of chicks at home. It's affordable, easy to use and easy to care for. If the rules and recommendations specified in the operating manual are followed, 100% hatching can be achieved. Safety precautions must be taken when working with the device. Only in this case the device will serve for a long time.