You can get confused among the variety of different devices for raising chicks, while the entire success of the poultry business often depends on the result of these searches. Therefore, selecting the desired incubator model, you should rely on proven manufacturers, which are well responded by people who have experienced in their products. Model Covatutto 108 due to its quality is one of the most popular.
Description
This model, the full name of which is "Novital Covatutto 108 Digitale Automatica", has a capacity of 108 eggs. The peculiarity is that it is fully automatic (heating, scrolling of eggs, ventilation, lighting, etc., carried out without human intervention) and is suitable for growing all types of eggs, both standard chicken and pheasant, or turkey.
The device has two glass holes - in order to be able to observe each stage of the process and in case of anything, resort to manual adjustment.
It is very convenient to use - for example, it is adapted for easy washing.
Did you know? Chickens hatch any eggs, regardless of fertilization or from kind of - for example, duck or goose.
Novital is an Italian manufacturer that has been specializing in poultry, livestock, farming and gardening tools for over 30 years. First of all, the company's employees are focused on continuous quality improvement, using only environmentally friendly materials and the safety of their products.
Specifications
This incubator is small in size and weight, as well as ergonomic:
- weight - 19 kg;
- dimensions - width 600 mm, length 500 mm, height 670 mm;
- power type - 220 V mains;
- accuracy of temperature control - 0.1 ° C;
- digital display - present;
- type of thermostat - electromechanical.
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Production characteristics
The device has two special shelves for placing eggs, but depending on their type, the number that can be placed for growing is different:
- pigeon - 280 pieces;
- 108 pieces of chicken;
- quail - 168 pieces;
- pheasant - 120 pieces;
- turkey - 64 pieces;
- duck - 80 pieces;
- goose - 30 pieces.
Important! Regulation of humidity, temperature, air exchange, as well as the rotation of eggs in the model Covatutto 108 - automatic.
The dimensions of the device allow it to be used both at home and in specially equipped premises. It works silently, so it will not bother you.
Incubator Functionality
The apparatus itself consists of:
- 2 trays for placing eggs;
- digital functional display to control;
- shockproof plastic housing;
- doors with two inspection openings;
- two electrical resistors to warm up the space;
- fans under the trays to regulate the supply of air and temperature control;
- special water tanks that provide a normal level of moisture.
For heating the tubular electric heater is used.
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Advantages and disadvantages
The positive sides include:
- does not create noise when working;
- thanks to automation does not require much effort;
- automatic scrolling;
- large capacity;
- easy to operate and maintain;
- suitable for different types of future birds;
- safe;
- the ability to observe the process with the help of special holes;
- Only quality materials are used.
The negative aspects include:
- relatively high price;
- weight 19 kg;
- no moisture indicators;
- not fully automated.
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Instructions on the use of equipment
To get the desired result, you need to know which rules to follow.
Preparing the incubator for work
After unpacking, the incubator should be placed on a flat surface, above 80 cm from the floor, with a temperature of 17 ° C and 55% humidity.
Important! Keep the incubator away from heat and direct sunlight to avoid overheating.
To prepare the incubator for operation, it is necessary to follow the algorithm:
- Remove the safety lock (it must be retained if further transportation is possible).
- Install accessories from the kit.
- Install the handles: to do this, pull out the egg trays and push the handles into a special hole, then put the trays back.
- Install separators in special gutters.
- Scroll handles in different directions.
- Pour warm water into the gutters and set them to the bottom.
- Close the incubator and connect to power supply.
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Egg laying
Eggs, depending on the species, in a certain amount are placed in trays and placed in an incubator. Next, you need to adjust the temperature and duration of the process (in days). If nothing is configured, then numbers from the last run will be applied.
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Incubation
The advantage of this model is that it is an automated incubator, so the scrolling of eggs twice a day, the temperature and humidity are adjusted by the machine itself. It is only necessary to fill the gutters with water, as needed.
If you have problems with power, the eggs can be rotated manually.
The longest incubation period is 40 days.
Important! Opening the device without the need to lay eggs is extremely undesirable.
Hatching chicks
Three days before hatching you must:
- completely fill the gutters with water;
- remove delimiters;
- stop the process of egg rotation;
- place the bottom in the middle so that the chicks do not fall into the water.
Device price
The average price is:
- in UAH: 10 000 - 17 000;
- in rubles: 25 000 - 30 000;
- in dollars: 500-700.
Did you know? The prototypes of the first incubators found in Egypt were created more than 3,500 years ago.
findings
Thus, we can conclude that this model is one of the most convenient, but it also has some drawbacks. The main feature is that the incubator Covatutto 108 is almost completely automated and does not require particularly careful care. It is also important that he is able to accommodate different types of eggs.
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