As long as it can hold the proper temperature and humidity for eggs to develop, yes.Could one incubate eggs in an enclosed chamber?
Jamie
The issue would be that there is less exact control in a closed chamber. IN an incubator, we are trying to achieve ONE temperature of say 87° throughout. IN a closed chamber we are normally wanting a gradient which would include a much warmer basking spot, and normally a lower night temp than day temp.Could one incubate eggs in an enclosed chamber?
Jamie
So, how do you achieve a consistent temp and prevent fluctuations in both an incubator and an enclosed chamber? Ive seen where a lot of people mention temp fluctuations in both.The issue would be that there is less exact control in a closed chamber. IN an incubator, we are trying to achieve ONE temperature of say 87° throughout. IN a closed chamber we are normally wanting a gradient which would include a much warmer basking spot, and normally a lower night temp than day temp.
That was my initial thought on closed chamber but then I seen Tom's huge fridge looking incubator. But I would image letting a lot of air flow in a huge chamber would take a while longer to get back up to temp.Temp fluctuations in an incubator depends on the thermostat you are using. I built a home made incubator out of a wine cooler. I added an inkbird pid thermostat and my temps never fluctuate unless I open it to check on the eggs. But, it is a closed system that is insulated. My heat source in heat tape. A closed chamber, I believe, may be to big to keep temps from fluctuating, but I could be wrong on that.
The Insta-Hatch experience is awesome. I actually was the first "Insta-Hatch" customer for Tortstork. I bought a Hovabator Incubator and Randy told me what temperature and humidity levels I needed, so my set-up was ready a couple days before the egg was shipped (so I could make sure to maintain the levels). Check out my other thread "Tortstork Made History" which I update often with pictures to share the growth of the baby Russian that I hatched.Thank you all for your responses. I don't plan on breeding but hopefully next year I can get an Insta hatch and get to experience all the excitement. Just want to make sure my care is up to par with the hatchling I have first.
The Insta-Hatch experience is awesome. I actually was the first "Insta-Hatch" customer for Tortstork. I bought a Hovabator Incubator and Randy told me what temperature and humidity levels I needed, so my set-up was ready a couple days before the egg was shipped (so I could make sure to maintain the levels). Check out my other thread "Tortstork Made History" which I update often with pictures to share the growth of the baby Russian that I hatched.
It's so much fun. You'll love it!
Wouldn't the temp gradient n lower Temps at night be most natural? I'm guessing that a single constant temp is desired so that breeders can say which sex they should be? And it doesn't actually have more benefits than say hatching in nature or a closer to natural setting?The issue would be that there is less exact control in a closed chamber. IN an incubator, we are trying to achieve ONE temperature of say 87° throughout. IN a closed chamber we are normally wanting a gradient which would include a much warmer basking spot, and normally a lower night temp than day temp.
I've got an insta hatch Cherryhead coming from Tortstork in about 2 weeks and my Hovabator just came in the mail yesterday. I'm so excited!The Insta-Hatch experience is awesome. I actually was the first "Insta-Hatch" customer for Tortstork. I bought a Hovabator Incubator and Randy told me what temperature and humidity levels I needed, so my set-up was ready a couple days before the egg was shipped (so I could make sure to maintain the levels). Check out my other thread "Tortstork Made History" which I update often with pictures to share the growth of the baby Russian that I hatched.
It's so much fun. You'll love it!
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