Incubator "Kvochka": instructions, price and reviews. Household incubator with automatic coup

The Kvochka incubator is an inexpensive device for breeding birds at home. Testimonials of experienced and beginning farmers, as well as instruction and description of the apparatus - in our article.

External description and features

The incubator is made of foam plastic. Although this material is also fragile enough, it perfectly copes with the retention of heat inside the apparatus. The manufacturer promises that if the electricity is turned off, the temperature will be at the proper level for a long period.

At the bottom of the incubator there are two tanks under the water. Eight holes provide good ventilation. Two windows on the lid allow you to monitor the incubation process and the humidity level. A special bulb on the front side is used to signal the process periods.

The control panel has toggle switches for temperature control.

The kit includes:

• The lamp heater.
• Reflectors lampovye.
• Thermostat.
• Medical thermometer.
• Instructions.

New modifications of the incubator are equipped with a fan for uniform distribution of heat inside the chamber.

The temperature regulator is designed to ensure that the incubator for eggs is switched on and off in time.

Eggs are turned over automatically. To do this, the inner pallet of the appliance tilts at a certain angle.

In new models there is an electronic thermometer with high accuracy.

Kinds of incubators "Kvochka"

The incubator household "Kvochka" has several modifications:

• MI-30-1.
• MI-30.
• MI-30-1E.

What are the differences between the Kvochka devices? The MI-30 incubator has an electromechanical thermoregulator with automatic temperature control, as the manufacturer claims, with an error of 0.25 degrees.

The first model in the list of the device has an electronic temperature controller and the same thermometer. Model MI-30-1E is equipped with a fan.

Specifications

The incubator "Kvochka" is produced in the city of Cherkasy, in Ukraine. The device has the following characteristics:

• Power - 30 W;
• Weight - 2500 grams;
• Length - 47 cm;
• Height - 22.5 cm;
• Width - 47 cm;
• Capacity - 180 quail or 70 chicken eggs.

What do the farmers love the incubator Kvochka?

First of all, it's simple operation. The reviews say that it is easy to deal with the management, the more so the instruction is written in an accessible and understandable language. Even an inexperienced user will understand it. The compactness and lightness of a household appliance is another plus that farmers note. Despite such dimensions, capacity of 70 eggs is a very good indicator. Compared to other incubators, the price of this device is one of the lowest.

Some users connected the device to a computer battery. Thus, they saved the brood when the electricity was cut off.

According to the instructions, in the incubator it is possible to remove eggs of any kinds of domestic birds, which can not but please the farmers.

Disadvantages of the incubator

Reviews about the device in a negative way enough. The reliability of the device is clearly limping. Judging by the responses, the incubator breaks its various parts: from the thermostat to the electronic thermometer. Yes, and foam is difficult to call a reliable material for production.

If you turn the eggs in manual mode, then this represents a number of inconveniences.

The thermostat is not perfect, and its readings can jump if there is a power failure. A constant temperature control is required. Some users of this unit simply changed the thermostat to improve the device.

Polyfoam is able to rapidly accumulate bacteria, so frequent disinfection of the device is required.

The price of the incubator

The price for the incubator household "Kvochka" pleases with its democratic character. This is especially suitable for beginners. After all, in case of failure of the spent money, it will not be so bad as when buying expensive models.

Thus, residents of Ukraine can buy an incubator with an automatic coup "Kvochka" for 600-700 UAH. Russian farmers can order the device through online stores, and taking into account the delivery price can range from 1900 to 2800 rubles.

Incubator Kvochka: instructions

The first thing to do is take the eggs. To do this, you can learn special information on the correct choice of eggs and use a vegetable. The ovoscope will help determine the suitability of each egg not only for hatching, but also for eating.

After choosing the right eggs on them, draw "O" and "X" from opposite sides. At a bookmark it is necessary, that from above there was a certain letter.

According to the instructions, you need to carefully remove the cover from the device and install it on a vertical surface. Place the drip tray down and fill its grooves with clean water 2/3 of the volume. A grate is mounted on top.

You need to lay eggs, slightly tilting them with a sharp end down. After the work done, you can close the incubator and connect it to the network. After one hour of work, a thermometer is put inside.

After twelve hours, the eggs must be turned. Before opening the cover of the incubator, it must be unplugged from the outlet. Care should be taken to ensure that there is water in the grooves when opening the appliance. When the appliance is closed, humidity can be judged from the misted windows.

With the help of red holes, humidity is controlled. If more than half the area of the windows has fogged, then it is sufficient to open a couple of such holes. Once the humidity stabilizes, you need to close them.

In the event of a power outage for a short time, close the windows with dense cloth. Do not worry about turning off the power supply for up to 5 hours. Do not cover the ventilation holes with a cloth. If there is no electricity for more than 5 hours, then you need to prepare the heaters and put them on top. Eggs in such difficult periods it is better not to turn.

Duration of incubation for chickens is 21 days, quails - 17 days, turkeys - 28 days, ducks - 28 days.

Conditions for work and warnings

The incubator for eggs "Kvochka" can be used only in closed rooms with heating. The air temperature can be in the range of 15 to 35 degrees. The place where the incubator works should be free from heating appliances, radiators. Do not allow drafts and direct sunlight.

A medical thermometer can be found in the kit . It should be used to measure temperature. Do not use alcohol and other thermometers due to distortion of results.

What can not be done while using the device?

• Place heavy objects on the lid.
• Switch on the appliance in open condition.
• Pull on the power wire.
• Use the appliance near open flames and heaters.

If the device is in the cold, then it can be used after 6 hours of stay in a room temperature.

Careful attitude to the device and regular disinfection are important conditions for obtaining healthy offspring.

After application, the incubator is stored in a box, in a room with a temperature of 5 to 35 degrees. It is necessary to protect the box from shocks and falls.

Possible causes of breakages are a burnt out incandescent lamp, contact breakage, failure of the thermostat.

The temperature regulator for the Kvochka incubator can be purchased separately for about 300 rubles.

Conclusion

It is difficult to find an incubator, ideal in everything. There are always minor shortcomings and problems in operation. Beginning farmers can test the incubator "Kvochka", the more affordable the price and management is simple. It should be remembered that breeding chicks, even with the presence of a special apparatus, is quite a troublesome process requiring constant attention. Therefore, the success of the entire case depends on the device only by 50%.