How Do You Make An Incubator With Styrofoam?
Incubators are devices used by various animal breeders and farmers to keep eggs warm and developing healthily until they hatch. Particularly popular with reptile breeders, incubators are an essential piece of equipment for bearing healthy babies. Commercial incubators sell for hundreds, to even thousands of dollars, making them difficult to obtain for the new, unestablished breeder. Luckily, using some Styrofoam and a little ingenuity, you can make your own incubator using materials available at any local hardware store. Place a layer of moistened vermiculite in the bottom of the Styrofoam box. About 2 inches should be enough. The amount of moisture will depend on the animal being raised, so consult an expert before applying it, though typically the substrate requires a ratio of about half water, half vermiculite. Cut the sheet of plastic using the scissors so that it fits over the opening of the Styrofoam box. Twist some air holes into the plastic sheet using the X-Acto knife. Place t
