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VENTILATION
VENTILATION
side and one on the back has a hole punched in them. This is
to provide the necessary fl ow of air into and out of the cabinet.
These holes should always stay open. In the event that a dryer
incubator is needed refer to the humidity section on working
with the humidity pan. Normally the plugs will remain in place
at all times.
Remove chicks to the brooder within 24 hours after hatching as soon as they
BROODING
are dry. If some of the eggs are late hatching, removal of chicks should be done
quickly as possible to prevent chilling of un-hatched eggs. If some eggs appear
hatchable, continue the hatch for a day or two more. Chicks hatching a few days beyond expected date are
ACCESSORIES
CABINET SETTING TRAY—Optional setting
tray for 1502 and 1500 cabinet model
i n c u b a t o r s .
Sturdy metal
construction
with
fl oor. Can be used with the No. 3059 (above)
or can be loaded with most any other type
of plastic or paper trays for quick loading
and unloading of incubator racks.
metal tray can be used without other trays if
fi lled to maximum capacity where eggs are
stacked against each other.
Measures 24.5" X 12.75" ITEM No. 3067
PLASTIC EGG TRAYS off er the most effi cient system for gathering, spray disinfectant treating and storing of eggs. At time of setting eggs, just remove loaded egg
tray from storage area and place it on the incubator turning rack. The No. 1500 and 1502 incubators are equipped with turning racks that will accomodate plastic
trays and paper trays (page 19) to hold your eggs in place.
QUAIL EGG TRAYS
Each cabinet turning rack will hold
4 quail egg trays (456 quail eggs).
Molded posts on each tray permits
double stacking for a total of 1368
quail eggs. (Caution: GQF HATCHING
trays hold a maximum of 250 quail
eggs). Outer edge positions of
double stacked trays may not be
used in top turning rack. PLASTIC,
SET OF 6 ITEM No. 0243
There are two holes
in the upper back
panel
and
two
holes in the upper
right side near the
door. These holes
are covered with a
plastic plug. One
plug on the right
usually weak and may not survive. Discard eggs that are
over four days beyond hatch date.
When chicks are removed from the incubator they must
have a place that is warm and dry. A brooder should have
one section that is heated with a temperature of 100F (37C)
for small birds like quail or 95F (34C) for larger birds like
chickens. Maintain this temperature for the fi rst week and then lower it 5 degrees (F) each week there after
down to normal room temperature. If temperatures are a little too warm the chicks will move to the cooler parts
of the brooder on their own. Place food on a fl at surface near the feeder. Avoid slick surfaces like cardboard,
plastic or fl at newspaper as young chicks have diffi culty standing on them. Small birds such as quail can easily
drown in large drinkers so rocks or marbles may need to be used at fi rst if the drinker is not made especially for
No. 0534
them. The GQF catalog has suitable brooders, feeders and drinkers. GQF Vitamins Plus is also recommended for
the fi rst seven days to improve survivability.
WATER RESERVE SYSTEM Consists of 5
Gal. reserve tank, connecting hose, with
quick disconnect coupling and constant
level humidity pan with 2 humidity pads,
for
increased
wire
humidity at time
of hatch. For all
GQF
Cabinet
Incubators.
This
ITEM No. 3030
PHEASANT EGG TRAYS
Each cabinet turning rack will hold
2 pheasant egg trays (118 pheasant
eggs) for a total of 354 eggs per
incubator. (Not Stackable in GQF
incubators). PLASTIC, SET OF 6
ITEM No. 0245
HATCH
Start checking the eggs that are due to hatch
a full day before expected hatch day. Look for
ANALYSIS
any signs of piping or hatched eggs and note
this on the calendar for that day. After the hatch is complete check the un-
hatched eggs for any development such as blood rings, partial or fully formed
chicks to establish the number or percentage of fertile eggs that did not hatch.
In most batches of eggs there is usually a small number of eggs that have fully
formed chicks that never hatch. However, if there are many fertile eggs that
did not hatch then there is the possibility that adjustments to the incubators
operation may be needed. Also keep in mind that other factors independent
from the incubator's operation can yield the same poor results. Fresh eggs will
hatch on time or perhaps a bit early. Eggs that are 10 days or more old will tend
to hatch late and may have poor hatches. Pre-incubated eggs or eggs held in
warm rooms may hatch early. These factors would not require a temperature
change in the incubator. Ideally a good hatch is 75% to 85% hatch of the fertile
eggs.
If the eggs pip or hatch a day or more early, and the hatch results were poor
among the fertile eggs then the temperature is too warm by ½ to 1 degree. If the
eggs piped or hatched a day or more late, and the hatch results were poor among
the fertile eggs then the temperature was too cool by ½ to 1 degree. If fertile
eggs piped or hatched on correct day but the hatch was poor then the humidity
probably needs to be adjusted.
UNIVERSAL EGG TRAYS
Holds any size egg from bantam, to
pheasant, to medium chicken egg.
Each of the cabinet turning racks will
hold 2 universal egg trays (90 eggs)
for a total of 270 eggs per incubator.
(Not Stackable in GQF incubators).
PLASTIC, SET OF 6
ITEM No. 0246
CLEAR DOOR—Gives full frontal view of
interior of incubator, to permit checking of
hatching progress, tray
turning, water level, etc.
Door comes complete
with new hinges and
latch tabs for customer
installation by removing
8 screws and replacing
new door with same 8
screws. For all cabinet
model incubators. 31
x 15
/
" x
/
"
Sold as an accessory for
1
1
2
2
customer's installation only.
3065
EXTRA LARGE EGG TRAYS
Holds extra large eggs; Turkey, Duck,
Jumbo Chicken, etc. Each of the
cabinet turning racks will hold 2
extra large egg trays (54 eggs) for
a total of 162 eggs per incubator.
One rack per setting tray must be
trimmed to fit GQF incubators.
PLASTIC, SET OF 6
ITEM No. 0248
1
/
"
4
ITEM No.
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