My incubator is not getting to temperature.

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There are a few reasons why your incubator may not be getting to temperature, sometimes it can be due to a fault but more often than not its due to the environment the incubator is in and how well it is looked after. 

Its best to first, check the following.

  1. Set temperature, check the set temperature and ensure it is set correctly. If you have an incubator which does not have a display refer to the manufacturer’s instructions on how to turn the temperature up using the adjustment screw. Some breeders will turn the temperature down for hatching time, if this is something you did on your previous hatch ensure you have turned it back to the correct temperature.
  2. Room temperature. For best results please ensure that your incubator is located in a room with a minimum temperature of 18c. If the room is too cold or exposed to draughts then incubator will be unable to regulate the temperature, this can cause the heating element to fail.
  3. Egg Cooling. If your incubator has an egg cooling feature, please ensure that the egg cooling option is switched off, this is especially important if you are starting a new hatch. Always refer to your handbook but as a “general rule” egg cooling should be turned off until day 7.  ( Note egg cooling is not essential for successful incubation )
  4. Check the fan. Check nothing is caught or obstructing the fan from working continuously. Also make sure it is clean, if the fan is covered in feathers and dust this will affect how well the fan performs, a clogged up and dirty fan means it may run slower stopping it from circulating the air correctly.
  5. Hygiene Always, ensure the incubator is clean. If you do not routinely clean the incubator before and after each hatch and remove all hatching debris such as eggshell, feathers and dust it will affect how well the incubator performs and how accurate the temperature readings are. It is also good practice to ensure that you use distilled or deionised water as an alternative to tap water. Tap water can cause a scale build up on the sensors which can cause inaccurate readings over time.

If you are still experiencing issues with the temperature, please contact us here. 

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