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How can i make/build an incubator for chicken eggs?

Can somebody give me details on how to make my own incubator or provide me with a site. Help is highly appreciated. Thanks.

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1. I'm not sure but when you do let me know.I just bought 30 Rhode Island Reds.I'm new at this but it is a fun hobbie to get into.Thx my friend
2. When I was a little girl, my dad made one out of an old wooden soda crate with an industrial aluminum light fixture (shade) and a 100 watt bulb. We lined the crate with straw and kept the box in a warm, dry place (in our laundry room) and kept the lamp on the eggs. It didn't take long before our 4 little chickens hatched. It isn't hard to do, basically, you need a heat source and patience. I am pretty certain you can also buy small incubators at farm supply stores. They are fairly inexpensive, last I knew.
3. You should be able to buy one for around 40usd
4. http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/product/mini_dome_incubator.html You can buy a small incubator for as little as $20. If it isn't large enough then just buy two of them. http://www.motherearthnews.com/library/1982_March_April/Build_Your_Own_Incubator http://www.msstate.edu/dept/poultry/styroinc.htm