Household incubator "Laying hen". Incubator "Laying hen": description, instruction, reviews. Comparison of the incubator "Laying hen" with analogues

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 18:37

Buying chickens on the market today is completely optional. Both broilers and laying hens can be bred on their own by purchasing an incubator. There are a huge number of models of such equipment. One of the most popular among domestic owners of household plots is the incubator "Laying hen" - BI-2 and BI-1. We will talk about the technical characteristics of this equipment below.

Model description

"Laying hen" - an incubator, the design of which includes the following elements:

• The control unit responsible for all the main automatic functions of the model: maintaining humidity and temperature, as well as turning eggs at specified intervals.
• Automatic flipping device connected to the grate.
• LED mounted on the back of the lid, needed to illuminate the interior space.
• 4 slatted egg plates.
• Ultrasonic water evaporator.
• Water fill sensor.
• Two LEDs ontop cover (control of water level, temperature and presence of current in the network).

The incubator "Laying hen" is made of polystyrene. In its thick bottom there are recesses-trays into which water is poured to maintain the necessary humidity inside the device. This must be done in such a way that the liquid completely covers the evaporator and sensor. On the top cover of the incubator there is a small window covered with glass. The device comes with a book on poultry farming and an instruction manual. Controlling the Layer is not too complicated. This is a fully automatic incubator. And all that needs to be done for its proper functioning is to configure the menu. Next, we will give a small instruction on how this operation is performed.

Control unit: how to set up the menu

The digital temperature controller of the model, and at the same time the humidity controller, as well as the egg turning controller, is fixed on the cover of the device and is equipped with an electronic display. On the left side of it there are control LEDs, and on the right side there are three buttons (in some models they are located at the bottom of the display). The first ("C") is needed to work with the menu. The other two, marked with “+” and “-”, are responsible for setting the temperature and humidity values.

After pressing the "C" button and holding it, the letter "C" is displayed on the display and the red LED turns on. This puts the control unit into setting mode. By pressing the "plus" or "minus" buttons, you can select the desired temperature mode value. It defaults to 37.7 degrees.

Repeated pressing of the button "C" puts the control unit in the mode of selecting the egg turning interval. This value can vary from 0 to 8 hours. The next press on the "C" button allows you to select the desired humidity value (51-84%) By pressing "C" again, you can switch to the incubation time selection mode (1-45 days). The countdown starts from the moment the unit is connected to the network.

This is how this incubator is set up. The instructions, as you can see, are actually very simple. After all settings have been made, the "C" button is pressed for the last time. After that, the incubator completely switches to automatic control mode. In order to find out the current value of humidity inside the device, you need to press the "+" button. The minus indicates the temperature value. After pressing this button again, the display will also show the humidity value.

Battery operation

"Laying hen" is an incubator that should be used in combination with a small 12-volt household battery. To connect to it, there are two terminals on the top cover of the device. Red is connected to the plus, black, respectively, to the minus. In some cases, the battery comes with the incubator. In this case, the model will cost a little more.

Homeowners who wish to purchase the Laying Incubator should, among other things, be aware that when it is running on battery, functions such as moving the grate (flipping eggs), magnetic evaporator andlighting inside. When connected to the battery, the inscription appears on the display: "220 V". The red LED also lights up.

Laying hen incubator grate

Thus, we have examined in detail what the “Laying hen” incubator is. The instructions for its use given above may help someone avoid mistakes when hatching chicks or ducklings. However, of course, there are some things you should pay attention to when buying. For example, you should definitely look at how many eggs the device is designed for. Modern manufacturers produce models for 36-160 pieces. The most popular are devices for 77 eggs. Models for 104 pcs. are a little more expensive (about 500 rubles).

The lattice of the incubator "Laying hen" is installed on special shelves fixed on the walls, and moves with a special device with a frequency set by the owner. As a result, the eggs turn over.

Case

This incubator main part is made of Styrofoam. The walls of the case are thick enough not to break and retain heat well. As mentioned above, there is a small window on the lid that allows you to monitor the quality of turning the eggs. There are openings for ventilation in the case. At the bottom there are four recesses-trays under the water. Pour it before laying the eggs. Room temperature water is best.

Technical characteristics of "Layers"

So, we have examined in detail how this incubator is set up. Instructions for usemodels of this brand is quite simple, and the controls are intuitive.

Below we present to your attention a table from which you can find out what parameters the incubator "Laying hen" differs in more detail.

Flip eggs	Automatic
Temperature accuracy	1 degree
Temperature controller type	Analogue
Power consumption	40 Tues
Required mains voltage	220V
Dimensions	67х52х29 cm
Weight	2.4kg

As you can see, the Laying incubator is automatic in everything, the equipment is actually very convenient to use.

Reviews about the model

The opinion about the incubators of this brand among the owners of household plots is very good. First of all, their reliability and long service life are noted. Also on the network there are good reviews about the practicality and ease of use of devices of this brand. Incubators "Nesushka" are lightweight, compact, thoughtful design and easy to operate. The electronic board shows temperature and humidity correctly, does not break. In addition, "Laying hen" is an incubator, the price of which is very low. Of course, summer residents also attribute this to the unconditional advantages of thesemodels.

Of the shortcomings, only the case is not very convenient to use. Heat foam keeps just fine. However, it is rather difficult to disinfect it after the hatching of the chicks. There are opinions on the network about somewhat uneven heating inside the incubator. The difference in temperatures is not too noticeable, but this may have a slight effect on the percentage of hatchability. From the battery models of this brand work correctly. The question of how to use the Laying incubator is absolutely simple for this reason. The temperature is kept at the programmed level. But, since the power is usually turned off for a short time, many owners of such incubators simply cover them with blankets when the mains voltage goes out.

To control the temperature inside the device, most homeowners are advised to additionally purchase an alcohol thermometer. They put it right on the grill. Thus, it is possible to control the temperature of not only the air inside the chamber, but also the surface of the eggs.

Brews chickens using this incubator (the price of which is very low) by most homeowners for personal breeding. All models are small in size, and therefore it is unlikely to get a sufficient number of chicks for sale. Although the model for 160 pieces may be suitable for this purpose. The percentage of hatching of chicks in the “Laying hen” for most device owners is about 85%.

Incubator prices

The “Laying” models are standing (an incubator scheme, as we are withyou found out very simple) not too expensive. Depending on how many eggs the device is designed for, as well as on the supplier, the price can range from 4,000 to 6,000 rubles. Of course, with such equipment and reliability, it is not too expensive. Incubators are usually ordered via the Internet. Those wishing to purchase this useful equipment should find a supplier closer, then delivery will be cheaper.

Recommended output options

Of course, the percentage of chickens obtained when using a device such as the Laying Egg Incubator depends, among other things, on how correctly the settings are made. The air temperature inside the device is set by default to 37.7 degrees. Most homeowners are advised to leave everything as it is when breeding chickens. To obtain the same chicks of another economic bird, the settings may need to be changed. Sometimes, although not necessarily, chicken coop owners change the temperature, depending on the period of development of the embryos, and for chicken eggs. About what it should be at one time or another after the bookmark, see the table. Also below are recommended humidity settings and the number of turns required by experienced house owners.

Incubation Day	Temperature (C)	Humidity (%)	Coup (in knocks)	Cooling (per day)
1-7	37.8	About 55	4 times	Not required
8-14	37.8	45	4-6 times	Not required
15-18	37.8	50	4-6 times	2-3 times for 20 minutes
19-21	37.5	65	Not needed	Not required

Comparison with Kvochka incubators

The "Laying hen" device (the scheme of the incubator of this brand is quite simple, and therefore reliable) is very popular with summer residents and villagers. However, of course, there are other brands of aggregates on the market that are also in demand among homeowners. For example, Cinderella, BLITZ and Kvochka incubators are often ordered on suppliers' websites. Next, we will give a comparative description of all these three models.

Kvochka incubators are produced in different price categories and may have different equipment. The most popular models are simple ones with a thermostat and automatic egg turning. They are marked as "Kvochka MI-31". They cost about the same as the Layer. The incubator of this brand has the difference that the coup in it is carried out not by moving the grate, but by tilting the body (manually). For this, the models are equipped with legs of a special shape. Instead of a lattice, partitions are used inside. Majorityhomeowners considers this method more effective. In this case, the percentage of hatchability increases. Although the manual flip method is certainly not very convenient.

Unlike Laying Laying, Kvochka does not have a humidity regulator. Instead, special napkins in holders are used, moistened with water from the provided container. Some advantage of "Kvochka" over "Laying hen" is that it is equipped with a small fan. That is, this incubator does not have such a drawback as not too uniform heating of the air inside the device.

Comparison with Cinderella models

The body of the equipment of this brand, like "Layers" and "Kvochki", is made of foam. The Cinderella incubator is designed for a different number of eggs. Water in these models is not poured into trays arranged right in the bottom, but into separate plastic trays. Turning the eggs, as in the “Laying hen”, is carried out by means of a grate attached to a special automatic device. Humidity control is also carried out using a special sensor. This incubator turns eggs 10 times a day. In the event of a power outage, the model provides the ability to operate on battery power. The magnetic evaporator and fan are not provided in the models of this brand.

In general, the Cinderella incubator has a simpler design than the Laying hen and Kvochka, but at the same time it costs somewhat less. The main feature of the devices of this brand is the ability toregulation of the air temperature inside through not only automation, but also hot water. It is poured into special holes in the lid. Heating is produced by heating elements. This is very convenient in areas where power surges often occur.

Comparison with BLITZ incubators

Unlike previous models, the case of devices of this brand is made of moisture-resistant plywood and is lined from the inside with a metal, easy-to-care substrate. Inside the walls is foam. In this regard, the BLITZ incubator can be considered much more reliable than the Layer. The temperature of its walls hold a little better. The main advantage of the models of this brand is a very smooth and gentle egg flip. It is produced not by rolling, like in the Layers, and not by tilting the hull, like in the Kvochka, but by automatically turning the slatted bottom by 45 degrees. Also, the advantage of BLITs is the presence of holes on the lid for pouring water into the trays. To perform this operation, it is not necessary to open the cover of the model, and therefore, the thermal regime is not violated inside.

Among other things, BLITs also have a digital temperature controller, as well as a humidity control device. In this regard, these incubators are not inferior to the Layers. Another useful device in them is a fan that distributes moisture and warm air evenly throughout the chamber. BLITZ incubators are a bit more expensive than Layers, Cinderellas and Quots.

Comparison with Poseda

This incubator has a very large capacity. It is made entirely of plywood. The device of this brand is installed onspecial stand. The case attached to it easily rotates 45 degrees (automatically). Unlike "Nesushka", eggs in the model of this brand are laid not from above, but in front. After laying, the model is covered with glass, through which it is convenient to observe the incubation process. On the side of the case are the heater and rotation buttons. Nearby is an electronic control panel. On top of the lid there is a hole into which a medical thermometer is inserted. The presence of a fan can be attributed to the advantages of these models. Trays with eggs are installed on special shelves. The main disadvantage of this brand of incubators is that they do not keep heat very well. The owners will have to monitor the temperature very carefully. In this regard, “Posedy” are inferior to “Layers”

Water in the models of this brand is poured into special long trays installed on the bottom. Some of the shortcomings of the Poseda incubators include the owners of personal plots and insufficient humidity. After the first peck inside the chamber, you have to additionally put a wet rag.

Small output

Thus, the “Laying hen” incubator (BI-1 or BI-2) can be considered equipment in its price category as very good and convenient equipment. The only drawback of this model is the rollover method. However, this technique does not affect the derivability too much.

Thus, in order to bring out a sufficient number of chickens for a personal home garden, the incubator "Laying hen" willquite enough. But if you want to breed chickens, ducks, geese, etc. for sale, your best bet would be to purchase a professional model. Your own business is, of course, very good. But usually summer residents still prefer to breed poultry only for themselves. Money is earned in other ways. Nowadays, this is easy to do even, for example, on the Internet. Surely some have heard the name "Zeus Incubator". In fact, these are not equipment for hatching young poultry, but online courses for entrepreneurs who want to start their own business on the Internet. Perhaps someone will be useful information about this model. But let's continue talking about "Layers".

Terms of Use

It is therefore not too difficult to breed chicks in models of this brand. The rules that should be followed in this case are practically no different from the recommendations of specialists for incubating chicks in any other models.

Next, we present to your attention a plate with the modes of hatching young poultry of different types in such a device as the household incubator "Laying hen".

	Ducks	Geese	Quails	Guinea fowls
Temperature	First week 38 gr., subsequent days - 37.8 gr. Starting from the 26th day, the temperature is reduced to 37.5 gr.	From the first to the 28th day - 37.8 gr. Later and until the 30th day - 37.5 gr.	Firsttwo weeks 37.8 gr. From 15 to 17 days - 37.5 gr.	The first two days - 38 gr. Further until the 25th day - 37.5 gr. Up to 28 days - 37.2 gr.
Humidity	In the first week - 70%. Until the 25th day - 60%, until the 28th day - 90%	Same as for ducks	First week 59%, second week 45%, until day 17 60-70%	First two days - 65%, until the end of the second week - 60%. Until the 24th day - 50%, until the 28th - 70%
Ventilation	Starting from the 15th day, 2 times a day for 20 minutes	The first week 4 times a day, then - 6 times. On the 27th day, airing is stopped	The first two weeks 4-5 times a day. On the 15th day, airing is stopped	The first two days are not aired. Until the end of the second week, the incubator is opened for 5 minutes. once a day. On the 24th day - 8 times a day. Further airing is stopped

As you can see, the “Laying hen” incubators are quite practical and reliable models. Devices of this brand are very good for breeding young poultry. In any case, you can buy "Laying hen" without fear. For those who want to start their own business online, another "model" is perfect - "Zeus", an incubator for young (and not so) Internet entrepreneurs.