How Long Do Eggs Stay In An Incubator?

Fertile eggs should be incubated within a week after they are laid. Incubation time is 21 days on an average. Quail eggs, in particular, take around 18 to 20 days before they hatch, with lockdown sometime around day 15 or 16.

How Many Times Do You Turn An Egg In An Incubator?

Eggs should be turned at least thrice a day at regular intervals, although more often is ideal, especially for certain species such as parrots and birds of prey. Remember to stop turning the eggs three days before they are due to hatch, a point called lockdown.

What Is The Temperature Of An Incubator?

Different types of eggs have different temperature and humidity needs, and thus take different lengths of time to hatch. On average, the temperature needs to be around 37.5ºC in a forced-air incubator, while 38 - 39ºC if in a still-air incubator.

What Happens If The Humidity Is Too High In An Incubator?

Humidity levels need to be consistently at 50-60% until lockdown, at which time it should be raised to 65-70%. If humidity is too high, the chicks will not dry out properly after hatching and may drown. High humidity also makes the air space smaller and the chick larger, affecting its respiration.

LUMIA 16 Automatic Incubator

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Everything you love about the Lumia 8 but double the size!

Holds 16 duck or chicken eggs or up to 64 quail eggs.

Is constructed with the same anti-bacterial plastic as the REAL 49 Plus so is the same technology as our premium incubator packed into a smaller case!
Super easy to operate & sets up in minutes! - comes pre-set so simply turn it on and add water and it's ready for eggs
Fully automatic and randomly turns eggs to replicate the mother hen which improves hatch rates
Very easy to clean
Clear top to make viewing the hatch easy for everyone!
Comes with a 2 year factory warranty
Egg trays can fit either small (quail) or large (duck) eggs in the same racks without having to change anything over.
Tested & certified for use in Australia & New Zealand
Comes factory fitted with Aus/NZ plug
Also includes a car charger cord (to plug into your cigarette lighter) so it's perfect if you ever need to transport eggs whilst keeping them at the right temperature.

FEATURES & TECHNICAL STUFF:

EGG TURNING SYSTEM: LUMIA 16 automatically turns the incubated eggs for the entire incubation period. The microprocessor inside is programmed to regularly (and randomly) change the inclination degree of the eggs, always varying it differently, exactly as it happens inside a nest.

STATIC HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM: the humidity needed for embryonic growth is generated by static effect. There are special grooves on the bottom of the incubator, which are designed to generate the proper level of humidity during the entire incubation period.

MAXIMUM VISIBILITY INSIDE: the incubator lid, also in heat-resistant ABS, is entirely transparent to ensure full and constant internal visibility, without ever having to open the incubator during incubation or hatching. This is perfect for classrooms or home use to ensure everyone can watch as the chicks are hatching!

LIMITED ENERGY CONSUMPTION: The limited requirements of the device are an effective response to the growing demand for energy saving and environmental protection.

FILL THE WATER FROM THE OUTSIDE: This amazing feature is incorporated in all of the Borotto small incubators. Without having to open the lid to add water the temperature and humidity can stay constant throughout the entire incubation process.

This incubator is suitable for hatching eggs from chickens, pheasant, guinea fowl, quail, grey partridge, partridge, duck, mallard, goose, turkey, peacock, pigeon, parrots and birds of prey.

Capacity

Up to 16, for medium and large eggs (up to goose eggs). Or up to 64, for small eggs (like quail).

Power supply voltage

12VDC

50 W maximum power

20 W consumption per day

Display

Digital temperature control with decimal point.

Range

Temperature modifiable from Min. 30°C to Max. 40°C.

Thermostat

Microcomputer with PID technology with an accuracy of +/- 0.1°C.

Egg turning motor

12VDC inclinations and variable intervention times controlled by a microprocessor.

Ventilation

12 VDC silenced axial fan, 60 mm diameter, with Auto restart function.

Heater

50W FLEX silicone cable resistor.

Sizes and weight

39cm L x 34cm W x 22cm H . Weight Kg 2,830

Instruction manual

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- We pack orders daily which are picked up within 24-48 hrs depending on how busy we are.

- All shipping rates are automatically calculated at checkout.

- Most items are sent out with Australia post but some items including all cabinet incubators are sent with TNT couriers.

- Express shipping is not offered on the site due to items not arriving in the express shipping "window" being blamed on Brookfield Poultry Equipment.

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