The use of an incubator for eggs will make the process of breeding offspring of poultry much easier and more profitable. Even the simplest unit makes it possible to create optimal conditions for the maturation of the fetus, speed up the process of incubation of hatching and increase the volume of production. One of the most popular models of modern incubators is the IPH 500. What are the advantages of the device, and how to properly use it - let's see.
Description
Incubator "IPH 500" is a special small-sized single-chamber device designed for incubating the eggs of all agricultural birds, in particular, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, as well as pheasants and quails.
This device is made in the form of a large rectangular box with a height of 1 m and a width of 0.5 m, assembled from metal-plastic panels. It can be used in areas with different climates, provided that in the room where the unit is located, temperature indicators from + 18 ° С to + 30 ° С and humidity values from 40% to 80% are maintained.
The following components are part of this model of incubator:
- Housing. It is assembled from metal-plastic sandwich panels, whose thickness is 25 mm. Inside the panels, a layer of special material for thermal insulation is mounted, which ensures complete insulation of the unit. The door fits snugly to the case, due to which the previously established temperature readings remain in the middle.
- Built-in rotation mechanism - provides turning of trays every hour on 90 °.
- Cooling and heating function. It creates inside the camera a favorable microclimate, which is required for successful breeding.
- Trays. The complete set of the incubator is supplemented with six trays in which you can place the eggs of any agricultural bird. 85 chickens can be completed in one tray.
- Two pallets. The presence of two pallets for water allows you to maintain the desired level of humidity inside the device.
- Remote Control. The incubator comes with a control panel, through which you can control the unit - set the temperature, humidity, turn off the sound alerts, etc., remotely.
The device is manufactured by the Russian company Volgaselmash, which specializes in the production of equipment for industrial poultry farming, rabbit breeding, pig breeding and cattle. The company today is considered a leader in this field, and its products are in great demand from domestic poultry farms and enterprises of the CIS countries.
Check out also other varieties of this incubator, namely the incubator "IPH 12" and "Cock IPH-10".
Specifications
Manufacturers have equipped the incubator "IPH 500" with the following technical properties:
- weight: 65 kg;
- dimensions (HxWxD): 1185х570х930 mm;
- power consumption: 404 W;
- number of eggs: 500 pieces;
- control: automatic or via remote control.
- temperature range: from + 30 ° С to + 38 ° С degrees.
Important! With proper operation and compliance with the rules of use, the service life of the incubator is at least 7 years.
Production characteristics
Model single-chamber "IPH 500" is intended for the incubation of eggs of various poultry. Its capacity is 500 chicken eggs. However, the equipment can be used to remove:
- 396 duck eggs;
- 118 goose;
- 695 quail eggs.
Incubator Functionality
This device model has the following functionality:
- digital display (display). There is a scoreboard on the doors of the incubator, with the help of which the user has the opportunity to enter the necessary indicators: temperature, tray turning over period, etc. After the parameters are entered, the further process of maintaining the set figures is automatically carried out and displayed on the board;
- fan. The unit is equipped with a built-in fan, through the holes of which air is ventilated inside the case;
- sound alarm. The device has a special audible alarm, which is activated in the event of an emergency inside the chamber: the lights go off or the set temperature coefficient is exceeded. When electricity is disconnected, a sound warning will sound, however, the favorable temperature and humidity required for heating eggs remains for another three hours.
Did you know? There is a breed of chickens - weedy or large-legged, which do not hatch eggs in the usual way, but build original "incubators". As such an incubator can act as a regular pit in the sand, where the bird lays eggs. Having laid 6-8 eggs for 10 days, the chicken leaves the clutch and does not return to it. Hatching chicks crawl out of the sand on their own and lead a solitary lifestyle, not “communicating” with their relatives.
Advantages and disadvantages
Of the main advantages of this model of the incubator are:
- optimal ratio of quality, functionality and cost;
- the ability to use for incubation of eggs of various domestic and wild birds;
- automatic turn of trays;
- ability to control unit settings remotely via remote control;
- automatic maintenance of temperature and humidity at a fairly accurate level.
See also other incubator models like: BLITZ-48, Blitz Norma 120, Janoel 42, Covatutto 54, Janoel 42, Blitz Norm 72, AI-192, Birdie, AI 264 .
However, along with numerous advantages, users point out some of the disadvantages of an incubator:
- not quite convenient location of the control panel (on the back of the top panel);
- the need for periodic ventilation of the installation;
- the need for systematic supervision of the unit, for example, to check the humidity.
Instructions on the use of equipment
For long-term operation of the equipment, before using it, you should carefully study the instructions for use.
Preparing the incubator for work
Preparing the device for operation involves several important steps:
- turn on the equipment in the network, set the required operating temperature + 25 ° С and leave the unit to warm up for about two hours;
- after the camera warms up, put trays with eggs into it, pour warm water into the trays and increase the temperature to + 37.8 ° С;
- hang a small piece of fabric on the lower axis, the end of which should be lowered into a pan with water.
Learn how to properly feed and maintain at home: chickens, turkeys, ducks, as well as geese.
Egg laying
Immediately before laying, the eggs should be washed under running warm water or in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. In the presence of heavy dirt on the surface, it is recommended to clean them very carefully with a soft brush. Water should be poured into pallets to the specified level.
The tray for eggs should be set in an inclined position and firmly folded into it copies. The best option is the arrangement of eggs in trays in a staggered manner. Eggs of chickens, ducks, quails and turkeys are laid with a blunt end up, in an upright position, goose specimens in a horizontal position.
Important! Trays with eggs must be pushed inside the device until it stops. If this is not done, the valve mechanism can quickly fail.
Incubation
During the entire period of operation of the device, it is necessary at least once every two days to change / add water in the pallets, and twice a week to change the position of the pallets according to the following scheme: put the lowest one up, all subsequent ones - one level lower.
In order to cool the incubation material, it is recommended to open the unit door for 15-20 minutes:
- for duck eggs - 13 days after laying;
- for goose eggs - in 14 days.
- chicken specimens - for 19 days;
- quail - for 14 days;
- goose - for 28 days;
- duck and turkey - for 25 days.
Learn how to properly disinfect: incubator and eggs before laying.
In order to provide the embryos with enough oxygen, the incubation chamber is well ventilated regularly.
Hatching chicks
At the end of the incubation process, chicks begin to hatch. The beginning of the bite period will depend on the type of eggs:
- chicken - 19-21 days;
- turkey - 25-27 days;
- ducks - 25-27 days;
- goose - 28-30 days.
When the hatching process is completely over, the chamber should be cleaned of debris, disinfected using iodine checkers or Monklavit-1 store means.
Device price
Due to its affordable price and rather “rich” functionality, the incubator IPH 500 has found wide application both in households and small poultry houses. It is easy to use, easy to manage, does not require special knowledge and skills for operation. Today, the unit can be purchased through specialized online stores, as well as in stores of agricultural equipment and technology. Its value in rubles varies from 49,000 to 59,000 rubles. In recalculation on dollars the price makes: 680-850 cu In UAH, the device can be purchased for 18 000-23 000 UAH.
Did you know? Cheap incubators are the killers of the future offspring and the peace of the farmers. Many low-end models “sin” by dropping the relay, instability of temperatures and its spread in 1.5-2 °, malfunctioning settings, overheating or overcooling. The fact is that manufacturers for such minimal funds simply can not equip the device with high-quality components and good functionality.
findings
Summing up, it can be noted that the incubator "IPH 500" is the optimal and inexpensive option for home incubation. According to user feedback, he copes with his main task - the rapid and economical cultivation of poultry. At the same time, it has a simple, intuitive control, rich functionality and an optimal price / quality ratio. At the same time, there is a lack of complete automation of all processes, users have to manually regularly ventilate the camera and adjust the humidity level.
Among the analogs of this model, we recommended:
- Russian-made unit "IFH-500 NS" - has almost identical technical characteristics, is characterized by the presence of a glass door;
- The device of the Russian company "Blitz Base" - used in private farms and small farms, great for business projects.
