26 POULTRY LABORATORY GUIDE 



EXERCISE VIII 



Running an Incubator 



Previous to each hatch thoroughly overhaul 

 the incubator, clean inside and out, and wash all 

 internal parts with a carbohc solution. The 

 lamp should be cleaned, filled, and a new wick 

 put in. 



Start the lamp and run the incubator for 

 seven days before putting the eggs in, to test its 

 accuracy and see that it is properly adjusted; 

 •during this time regulate with the thumb nut 

 until the incubator reads the desired temperature 

 constantly. To cool the egg chamber turn the 

 thumb nut to the right, to warm turn to the 

 left. Why? 



Before putting the eggs in the machine, place 

 them in a warm room so that they wiU 

 gradually warm up and not be subjected to too 

 sudden a change. The eggs may completely cover 

 the tray but must not be on top of one another. 



Trim and fill the lamp once a day, at a regular 

 time each day. Do not fill too full, and keep 

 all oil wiped from the lamp. Be sure that the 

 lamp is set firmly and properly in the incubator, 

 thus avoiding danger from fire and smoke. After 

 lighting lamp and placing in position leave it 



