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where can i find cheap incubators?

does any1 know how to hatch duck eggs without an incubator? so that it accually has a chance of hatching lol

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1. If you run a search on Google, you can find a whole whack of sites which have instructions on how to build an incubator at home. You can also find some fairly cheap incubators online. We breed central netted dragons and bought our incubator (Hovabator- think that's how it's spelt- which is meant to be the best small incubator in the world) on eBay for a couple of hundred dollars. We're in Australia though, so prices might vary elsewhere. I think duck eggs need to be turned regularly so ensure that whatever option you choose, the incubator has an automatic turner installed.
2. You either need an incubator or a broody hen. Incubators are easier to come by, try Ebay or your local poultry supplier? Duck eggs in particular need a specific humidity, quite high, otherwise they won't hatch.
3. The best place for Incubators is The Cage & Aviary Birds,or Fur & Feather papers. Hoverbator used to advertise in these two papers,you can order or buy the papers from W H Smith or your local newsagent .