![]() ![]() When the incubator sensor detects a temperature below the set temperature, it will activate the heater raising the temperature until the temperature detected by the sensor matches the set temperature. The hanging sensor will read the temperature in its location in the incubator. To regulate heat in your Little Giant® Incubator, the system runs in cycles. This is due to the normal heating cycles of the unit and is okay as long as your average temperature is at your desired set point. In addition to the small differences in temperature due to location, you may notice the temperature of your secondary thermometer go up and down a few degrees as the incubator runs. For best results, we recommend consulting with a local expert in your area, keeping your incubator in a room with a consistent temperature between 70-85 F, using a second thermometer located at egg level, and rotating the location of your eggs in the unit when turning. Temperatures may vary inside the incubator depending on the environment of the location where you choose to keep your unit. The hanging sensor gives an accurate reading but can only measure the temperature at its specific location within the unit. You may want to adjust your set temperature based on secondary thermometer readings. ![]() When setting up your unit, please use this worksheet to help set your incubator using a secondary thermometer. Place your secondary thermometer at egg height in the center of either window as marked by the green circles. The second thermometer will help to give you a more accurate view of the temperatures at egg level in your unit. We recommend placing your secondary thermometer at egg height in the middle of either window. If a combination hygrometer/thermometer is unavailable in your area, a common household medical thermometer will work just fine. There are combination units available that will measure both temperature and humidity. ![]() Secondary Thermometerįor best results, we recommend the use of a trusted calibrated second thermometer in addition to the one built into your Little Giant® unit. Temperatures can vary inside your unit depending on the height and distance from the center. The sensor can only measure the temperature and humidity at its specific location in the unit, so it is important that it hangs freely and is not tangled up in a higher location. Also be sure to make sure the sensor on the lid of your unit is hanging freely and not caught in any other cables. ![]() When setting up your Little Giant® incubator it is very important to make sure all cables are securely connected as it is possible they could become loose. In addition to the product instructions, below you will find some helpful tips to help give you the best results. Please note that in addition to regulating the temperature and humidity within your incubator, there are many other factors that contribute to the success of your hatch including: fertility of the eggs used, age of the eggs, what condition the eggs were stored in prior to incubation, shell condition, cleanliness of the egg, and handling (turning) of the egg during incubation. We recommend when setting up your incubator, please follow the product instructions included with your unit and be sure to consult with your local library, local college/university agriculture department or the internet for additional hatching information regarding temperature and humidity levels for your breed in your area. Congratulations on deciding to incubate your own chicks! Before you get started, you should know that incubating is not a “set it and forget it process.” It can be challenging and frustrating but in the end, we’re here to help you through the process because the rewards make it all worthwhile! ![]()
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