Incubator Cinderella

An incubator is a necessary attribute of modern poultry farming. The current market for agricultural products offers a variety of models to choose from, differing in functionality and price. In Russia, the household incubator Cinderella occupies not the last place on it. Produced in Novosibirsk by OLSA-Service, it is highly valued by experienced and novice breeders of chickens, geese, turkeys and ducks.

Household incubator Cinderella: description

The body of the device is made of polystyrene foam with decent thermal insulation. Thanks to him, the optimal temperature regime is ensured inside the incubator. From the inside, the incubator is heated using specially designed metal heating elements. There is a sensor (thermostat) on the lid of the device, by means of which the temperature inside is properly regulated. As soon as it drops below the permissible value during incubation, the heating is immediately turned on.

Inside the apparatus there is a device for turning (auto-turning) eggs, which turns them 10 times a day by 180⁰, but there is also a manual mode.

The incubator operates from a 220 V network, but if the electricity suddenly turns off, the equipment will automatically switch to the built-in 12 V battery. In addition, the incubator has a special mode for this case, which allows using hot water instead of electricity to maintain the desired temperature. The device can work in this mode for 10 hours. The water prepared for these purposes must be heated and after about 3.5 hours it is poured into a container specially designed for this in the device.

Automatic incubators for eggs Cinderella for 28, 45, 70, 98 eggs

The most simplified and cheapest version contains 28 eggs, which will have to be turned manually. For novice poultry breeders, it will come in handy, but experienced bird breeders will have to find more serious equipment.

The option is more expensive, but in general, it is as economical as the first - an incubator for 45 eggs. The mass of such a device is 3 kg. Differs in a fairly simple assembly.

Incubator Cinderella

Incubator Cinderella for 70 eggs is an average device in terms of capacity and price. Egg turning is automatic. Chickens, ducklings and goslings can be raised in this type of incubator. Incubator weight 3.8 kg.

An incubator for 98 eggs is the most expensive and spacious option. Like the previous model, it has automatic egg turning. The mass of the device is 4.5 kg. Suitable for growing birds of any kind and breed. In terms of reliability and ease of use, it meets all expectations.

Instructions for use

The work of the Cinderella incubator is extremely simple. Absolutely anyone can master it, and no special knowledge is required for this.All that needs to be done is to properly prepare the incubator for operation, load the eggs inside, start the machine and carefully monitor the temperature and humidity levels inside to minimize the risk of overheating or hypothermia of the eggs.

There will be no strong overheating

Operating scheme of the incubator Cinderella

Safety rules when working with an incubator are as follows:

• Install the incubator on a horizontal surface without flaws and try not to move it from its place during incubation.
• Before starting, you need to disinfect the insides of the device with a manganese solution (pale pink).
• Place plastic trays on the bottom of the apparatus (with dry air in the room, 5-6 pieces will be needed, with wet air, two will be enough), fill them with water and make sure that the liquid does not evaporate.
• Place the plastic grate on top of the incubator.
• It will not be superfluous to buy a 12V battery and connect it to the device so that in the event of a power outage, it can continue to work for at least another day.

Turning over and laying new eggs

The setting of eggs is the most important step in the incubation process. A decent result will help to ensure a device such as an ovoscope. It is better to check all the eggs on it in advance in order to reject the unsuitable ones and not waste time on incubation that does not meet expectations.

An ovoscope is a device with which you can not only determine how eggs are suitable for incubation in terms of their quality, but also use them to monitor chick embryos.

Incubating eggs

A place with as little background noise as possible is selected for an incubator. Before laying the eggs, special distinctive marks are made on opposite sides of each of them, thanks to which it becomes much easier to follow their overturn. All eggs should be laid in such a way that the same markings are located at each upper and lower pole. When dealing with auto-flipping, eggs need to be laid out in specially designed cells.

Put eggs in specially designated cells

The thermostat is set in a vertical position, then the cover is put on. Each chamber is filled with 1 liter of water with a temperature of 90⁰С. If the incubator is not completely filled, 70⁰C is enough. A thermometer is placed between the thermostat and the hole, the sensor of which should be slightly above the level of the eggs. The rotary mechanism is connected to the mains. After 30 minutes, according to the rules of the instructions, you can turn on the device.

Next, you need to constantly monitor that the temperature inside the device is maintained at 38.5⁰С. Exceeding 39 ° C will result in bad consequences, therefore, as soon as there is a risk of overheating the eggs, the temperature should be urgently lowered. The incubator lid should be opened only when absolutely necessary and for no more than 4 minutes.

If all the necessary conditions are met at the beginning and during the incubation process, the chicks will appear 3 weeks after laying the eggs in the apparatus. 2 days before this, the swing mechanism is turned off and the grill is pulled out.

Chicks

Newborn chickens should be given 6-7 minutes. to dry, and then transplant into a place previously prepared for this with an air temperature of 37⁰С.

Incubation table for chicken eggs in the Cinderella incubator

Frequently asked questions about Cinderella incubator

How to regulate humidity

There are two ways to increase the indicators: using a heating element or a pump. In the first case, in addition to the heating element, an additional metal bath with heated water inside is bought, which helps to humidify the air in the incubator. The device is mounted in it. The resulting structure is placed inside the incubator under the eggs.

In order to inject water with a pump, you will additionally need a spray nozzle attached to it. Spraying is carried out over the entire area of ​​the incubator, at a distance of at least 20 cm from the eggs.

Currently, incubator humidity regulators are available on the market in huge numbers. The ultrasonic humidifier is the best selling of them all. In addition, models such as the Mist Maker 16 mm Fogger and AC100-240V are in demand. The cost of such a device fluctuates around 600-800 rubles *.

Humidity regulators

Is it possible to repair the incubator heater with your own hands?

The thermostat helps maintain the proper temperature regime in the device, therefore it is one of the most important parts. Its failure will definitely negatively affect the operation of the entire device. What kind of malfunctions can affect the heater:

• breakdown of the temperature sensor;
• failure of the temperature control function;
• breakage of wires supplying electricity.

Chick embryos can easily die with any of them, so it is extremely important to monitor the health of the thermostat. If you can handle the replacement of the temperature sensor, as well as with the restoration of electrical wires, with your own hands, then the repair of the incubator in terms of temperature control is unlikely to be corrected without the involvement of specialists.

In order for the poultry process to be successful and without surprises, incubation must be carried out with maximum dedication. Incubator Cinderella is able to provide its owner with just such a level of work. The most important thing is to make sure that its operation is carried out according to the rules presented above, and not to delay the repair if any of the sensors is out of order.

* Prices are valid for August 2018