"Ideal mother hen" (incubators): instructions, advantages and disadvantages

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

For effective breeding of poultry, many owners use incubators. The device is able to create conditions that are ideal for breeding chicks, which allows you to breed a bird without the participation of a mother hen. Poultry farmers are popular devices "Ideal mother hen". Incubators are produced by a domestic manufacturer. We will tell you more about their technical parameters, advantages, disadvantages and operating rules.

Manufacturer

The best choice for a small farm or household would be the "Ideal Hen". The incubators are produced by the Bagan company, which became the first developer of such devices in Russia. Bagan produces household incubators and heaters.

Over the 25 years of the company's existence, half a million quality incubators have been produced. They are suitable for breeding many types of birds: pigeons, parrots, swans, ostriches, turkeys, pheasants, ducks, geese and, of course, chickens. A significant part of the instruments is exported. Several modifications of incubators of different configurations are produced.

Models

One of the main products of "Bagan" since 1992 is the "Ideal mother hen". Incubators have a simple structure and a foam body. In the late 90s, the delivery of devices to remote areas by mail was arranged. From simple analog thermostats, the company moved to digital, and later to computerized ones. To date, there are several modifications of incubators. There are a total of 3 lines, which include 13 models.

The simplest and cheapest incubator - "Ideal mother hen" for 35 eggs - is suitable for small farms. It is equipped with an electronic thermostat. Eggs are rotated manually.

Incubator "Ideal hen 63 eggs" is the most popular model. There are 6 modifications of these devices, which allows you to optimally combine the necessary functions. You can choose between manual, mechanical or automatic egg turning. In some models that are not equipped with a grid, 90-100 chicken eggs can be placed. It is possible to additionally purchase a grate for goose or quail eggs.

Incubator "Ideal brood hen" (63 eggs, 220-12V) will keep the laying even in the event of a long power outage. This model has the ability to additionally connect to a 12 volt battery.

Incubators for 104 eggs are produced for large farms. The model without a grid holds up to 150 eggs. You can choose to rotate manually, mechanically or automatically. In this line there are models with the ability to connect the battery.

Device Description

The classic option for domestic farmers is an incubator for 63 eggs, so let's consider the line using this device as an example. The household incubator "Ideal hen" has a compact size. The device can be placed even in a small room, and it will not interfere. The heating elements are completely safe.

The incubator is lightweight. The simplest model weighs only 1.5 kg, a device for 63 eggs - 3 kg, for 104 eggs - 4 kg. The package includes a special sensor that allows you to automatically regulate the temperature. The innovative REN type heater placed on the lid heats the eggs evenly. Through a special window, you can watch what is happening in the incubator.

The manufacturer guarantees that the temperature error will not exceed 0.1 degrees. To maintain humidity at an optimal level, the incubator has special recesses that need to be filled with water. This creates a microclimate that is optimal for the development of he althy chicks. The device consumes a minimum of electricity.

Specifications

Among the features that the Ideal Mother Mother Incubator has are protection against moisture and electric shock. The device can maintain the desired temperature level with a deviation of only 1 degree. The range of temperature regulation is quite wide (from 35 to 42 degrees), which allows you to hatch the young of various bird species.

The turning of the eggs is different independing on the models. In the simplest, you need to turn the incubation material manually. Mechanical rotation is carried out using a special handle. Automatic turn automatically activates every 4 hours, no human intervention is required. Excellent conditions for hatching chickens will help create an incubator "Ideal mother hen".

Operating instructions

Before you start using the device, you need to read the instruction manual. What conditions are needed to use the "Ideal mother hen" device? Incubators can be placed both on a table or cabinet, and on the floor. Make sure the air supply to the device is normal.

For the normal operation of the incubator, it is necessary to provide a room temperature of 20-25 degrees. In no case should it fall below 15 degrees or rise above 35. Do not place the device in direct sunlight or close to heat sources.

Before use, you can wipe the incubator with a mild disinfectant and dry thoroughly. Before inserting eggs, the walls and lid of the device must be wiped with warm, clean water. Be sure to test the device before use. Turn it on and warm it up to operating temperature.

During incubation, you can control the process with a thermometer and adjust with a thermostat. The development of embryos in eggs can be observed and controlled at all stages using an ovoscope. On thethe lumen will be visible if the egg is infertile or the embryo is frozen in development.

If there was a short-term, for 15-20 minutes, power outage, then the embryos are not threatened by hypothermia. If there is no current for several hours, then you need to connect the incubator to the battery or cover it with a blanket.

After use, the device must be carefully washed with gentle means without abrasive. Store the incubator in a clean, dry environment. With proper care, the incubator will last more than 10 years.

Precautions

For safety reasons, it is forbidden to open the cover of the device, which is connected to the mains. Do not use a broken incubator and a device with a damaged power cord or thermostat. Keep it away from open flames.

Dignity

The popularity of "Ideal laying hen" incubators in our country is due to a combination of low price and good quality. The device is safe for humans and is equipped with an electric shock protection system. It is affordable even for novice farmers and does not incur additional costs in the form of large electricity bills.

The device is easy to place indoors, it is compact and does not take up much space. The incubator is lightweight, which means it is easy to use, if necessary, you can move it, put it in storage. You can safely put it on a stable chair, stool.

For ease of observation, a transparent viewing window is located in the cover of the device. With his helpyou can watch what is happening in the incubator. In order not to violate the temperature regime, do not remove the cover without reason. Mechanical rotation greatly facilitates the care of the incubation material. The presence of auto-rotation completely reduces human participation to a minimum.

Another advantage of the device is the ability to use it for different types of poultry. You can adjust the temperature and use grids with cells of different sizes.

Flaws

Perfect Layer Incubators have several drawbacks that should be mentioned. The simplest models do not have egg turning mechanisms, which means that the incubation material must be manually turned every few hours.

A power outage can pose a threat to the brood. The heater stops working and the incubator cools down quickly. If power outages occur in your area, it is better to purchase a model with a battery connection.

The foam shell is quite fragile. It may crack if a sharp or heavy object is dropped on it.

When using an incubator, you should be aware that depending on the type of bird, eggs require different conditions. It is necessary to carefully read not only the operating instructions for the device, but also the rules for breeding the selected species of birds.

Reviews

What do farmers think of a device like the Perfect Mother Hatchery? Reviews about the device are mostly positive. Poultry farmersnote that the incubator is inexpensive, affordable. Its design is very simple, the device is quite durable and lightweight. Chick hatchability is high.

However, farmers note that the device has the simplest design, which means it also has disadvantages. The location of the heaters does not provide uniform heating, the eggs have to be moved from the middle to the edges every day.

The Ideal Neighbor Incubator is a great option for beginner poultry farmers and small farms. This simple and inexpensive device will help you breed he althy and viable chicks.