If you want to hatch chicks, and in poultry it is poorly expressed or there is no incubation instinct, then you cannot do without an incubator. This special device will help create ideal conditions for fertilized eggs under which the chick will mature and hatch. One of such incubators "Ryabushka-70" - we'll talk about it.
Description
This device is used for breeding poultry chicks - chicken, turkey, goose, as well as singing and exotic birds. It can not be used if you plan to breed wild birds - you will need very different egg conditions.
Important! Despite the low cost, the device is assembled with high quality. Users note that when operating it on the basis of instructions, the incubator will last at least 5 years.The peculiarity of this device is that it is not fully automated. That is, the farmer will need to turn the eggs himself at least three times a day. For many, this seems very impractical, but it is this functionality that makes the device more affordable.
To operate an incubator simply by having several lamps to maintain the required temperature. In addition, you can follow the process through the upper window. The design itself is qualitatively assembled and equipped.
The incubator in Ukraine is made. It has two main modifications: "Ryabushka-70" and "Ryabushka-130", respectively, for 70 and 130 eggs.
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Specifications
The body of the device is made of foam plastic - this provided the incubator with a light weight of 3 kg. Therefore, it is easy to move it before the start of the incubation process. This did not affect the functionality of the device. For proper operation, "Ryabushka" is placed on a flat surface at a height of at least 50 cm from the ground.
During the incubation of 30 days "Ryabushka" uses no more than 10 kW / h. In this case, the supply voltage is 220 V, and the power consumption is 30 watts.
On the cover there is a window through which you can follow the process. It should not be opened more than once a day, when you add warm water to special trays.
The temperature inside the incubator is maintained automatically - it can be adjusted in the range from 37.7 ° C to 38.3 ° C. The manufacturer allows an error of 0.25 ° C. However, the digital thermostat ensures the accuracy of the indicators. The device itself can work indoors from 15 ° C to 35 ° C.
Dimensions of the "Ryabushki" are: 58.5 * 40 * 18 cm.
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Production characteristics
If you pull out the mechanism of the coup, the eggs will fit almost twice as much.
Ryabushki-70 is characterized by such roominess of eggs without a mechanism:
- 70 chicken;
- 55 duck and turkey;
- 35 goose;
- 200 Japanese quails.
Incubator Functionality
The desired temperature in the incubator provide 4 lamps. Also there is a thermometer, thermostat, vents, devices that are responsible for humidity. These devices will provide an ideal microclimate for egg ripening.
On the lid there are 4 holes that close on the cap. This is a kind of ventilation system that needs to be opened with an increase in humidity. In the case of low humidity, the manufacturer recommends opening 2 holes.
Works from the network. When turning off the energy and the incubator itself, the camera can keep warm at the right level for several hours. This will save the eggs until the problem with electricity is resolved. You can also wrap the incubator in a blanket to keep the heat better.
Important! Even if the incubator was not connected to the network for 5 hours after disconnection, it will not lead to the death of future chickens. Cooling is not as bad as overheating. Elevated temperatures can kill broods or lead to sick chicks.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is necessary to highlight the advantages of this device:
- the ability to store heat for a long time after disconnecting from the network;
- lightweight and compact design does not create inconveniences in moving and storing the incubator;
- long working time - up to 5 years;
- automatic temperature setting and the minimum error in the figures;
- low price
Find out what characteristics to look for when choosing an incubator for your home.There are also such disadvantages:
- mechanical turning of eggs is inconvenient for farmers who do not have time for it;
- The relatively small egg capacity is a great opportunity for the Ryabushka-130 modification.
Instructions for the use of equipment
Before using "Ryabushki" it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the recommendations from the manufacturer. This will help extend the life of the device and ensure its high-quality performance. It is necessary to adhere to these rules:
- Put the device away from windows or batteries - drafts, as well as rising temperatures, will negatively affect the incubation process;
- turn on the incubator only when all its elements are configured and the lid is closed;
- if you are going to use the device in the winter, do not store the device in a cold room before use, and just before using it, let it stand at room temperature for at least an hour.
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Preparing the incubator for work
Lay eggs only after checking "Ryabushki" no less than during the day. During the day, make sure that the thermometers and temperature controllers are working properly, and that the humidity indicator is at its minimum. Then choose a convenient place for the device, where it will stand the whole process of incubation.
Video: how to assemble "Ryabushka 70" incubator
Egg laying
Properly chosen eggs increase the percentage of healthy chicks. Therefore, do not use them for more than 4 days. It is better if they are fresh. For turkey and goose eggs, an exception is possible - they can be stored for up to 8 days.
Selected eggs should not be washed, otherwise damage the protective layer. Just check that the shell was flawless and chipped. Choose only medium sized eggs. Large and small for breeding are not suitable.
Did you know? Hummingbird egg is considered the smallest in the world - its diameter is on average 12 mm.Check with the help of the ovoscope the position of the yolk in the shell - it should be in the center and be slow-moving. Moreover, its shell should not be damaged. Two yolks talk about unsuitability for incubation.
Spit eggs with a sharp spout up. If you lay in the time interval from 17 to 22, the chicks will appear in the afternoon.
Incubation
The process of incubation lasts from 21 days. Every 3-4 hours the eggs are turned. The temperature of the first 5-6 days to 38 ° C, and humidity - up to 70%. In "Ryabushka" automated temperature, so it will not be necessary to change it further. From the 18th day of incubation, air the device as much as possible - 10 minutes at least 2 times a day.
Usually, on the 16th day, with the help of an ovoscope, they check how the embryos develop. This will help make sure everything is correct. During this period, the torso is already formed.
Hatching chicks
It is necessary to get the chicks all at once. Therefore, it is not possible to open the incubator before everyone has passed through. From 21 days you can already expect chicks.
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Device price
The cost of this device is relatively low:
- from 500 UAH;
- from 1,000 rubles;
- from $ 17
findings
"Ryabushka-70" - an incubator, in which both the quality and price are good. Users of this device note that the output from the incubator reaches 80%, the tube heater evenly heats the air, unlike the awning, besides it is very compact and light. Also, some users note that there are errors as well - the temperature jumps slightly, so before using for the intended purpose it is important to test the model for at least a couple of days.
The device is not suitable for those who do not have time to turn the contents manually. After all, quit it does almost every hour. Therefore, in the incubator, the position also needs to be changed at least 3 times a day.
From the analogs, it is worth considering “Ryabushka-130” and “O-Mega” per 100 eggs because of their greater capacity and not much higher price.
Did you know? Ovophobia - fear of oval objects. Alfred Hitchcock suffered from this disease - it was eggs that scared him most of all.So, "Ryabushka-70" is suitable for breeding poultry. The device completely copes with the task, has more pluses, than minuses. Also, users leave a generally positive feedback on this model. If you are looking for a convenient, inexpensive but high-quality semi-automated incubator, then this one will suit you.
Video review of the incubator "Ryabushka 70"
