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The Australasian Book of Poultry. 
The "A. B.C." is similar in pattern to Hearson's machine, having top heat only ; the hollow drawer and 
moisture-i)an underneath. The tank is, however, thin, ensuring a rapid correction of the varying temperature, 
Init lias a dividing partition inside for circulation, and to ensure an even temperature. The regulator is 
precisely the same as in the " Excelsior," and the lamp acts directly on the water in a projection of the tank 
extending over it. The drying-box is large, but is situated on the top of the machine. 
Another excellent machine is that manufactured by Mr. William Stewart, of Unwin's Bridge Road, 
St. Peters, and known as the " Nonpareil." This machine is made of thoroughly well-seasoned timber, one 
inch in thicknes.s, with dovetailed joints, brass screws being used throughout ; the lever is of solid polished 
brass, the lamp and tank are made of copper, and the water-tray of the best zinc, the maker guaranteeing 
that none of the parts will get out of order. This machine .is easily managed, and is self-regulating. None 
but the best American kerosene oil should be used in the lamp, and an important point is to trim the wick 
every twenty-four hours. Very high results have been obtained from the " Nonpareil " Incubator, the maker 
guaranteeing 90% per cent, of chickens or ducks if the eggs are fertile, and on several occasions the maximum 
result of 100 chickens from 100 eggs has been obtained. 
This machine has a greater carrying capacity than stated ; for instance, a 50-egg machine takes 55, a 
100-egg machine no eggs, and the egg-drawer is so made as to allow of being placed higher or lower. 
Fig. 23. — Stewart's " Nonpareil " Incubator. 
according to the size of the eggs. The drying compartment is also higher than other machines ; this allows 
the chickens to scratch themselves. This machine has a well-finished appearance, and in working does not 
emit any oftensive smell. The maker claims that by his patent the lamp consumes far less oil than others, 
and this is in itself a big consideration in the cost of hatching, especially where artificial hatching is conducted 
on a large scale. Numbers of testimonials from Fanciers and Poultry Farmers speak highly of the chickens 
hatched by the " Nonpareil," the demand being so great for these machines that the proprietor could not 
keep pace with the orders for some time, but he has now made arrangements by which all orders will be 
filled promptly, and he recommends the loo-egg machine to be the most economical. 
While on our visit we noticed an excellent lamp foster-mother, which will be found useful in rearing 
chickens hatched by Incubators. This, we were assured, is "perfectly reliable " in the open air, the wind or 
rain having no effect on the lamp owing to an ingenious contrivance, and being light, is easily portable, the 
price being within the reach of all. 
The " Sidaway " Incubator is also another very complete machine, and gives excellent results in 
hatching. This machine is manufactured by Mr. A. A. Sidaway, of Cook's River and Park Roads, Tempe. 
This machine is thoroughly well made, and beautifully finished throughout. 
