Taking up the breeding of birds, first of all, it is worth remembering the percentage of hatchability. So, the brood hen provides an indicator of up to 80%, but the use of an incubator gives a 100% result. Find out what the Blitz-48 unit is and how to use it at home.
Device description
Originally “Blitz-48” from Orenburg, IP “Kakurin” is produced, having 19 years of experience. The incubator is rectangular in shape, covered with wooden plywood on top, inside is stainless steel with a thermally insulating layer. The digital control unit is located on the side and is equipped with a large informative display.
The machine is equipped with containers for humidifying the air, as well as a side grill, which is suitable for all types of eggs. The lid is insulated and has a round inspection window.
"Blitz-48" works up to 22 hours in stand-alone mode, thanks to the built-in auto-accumulator. Designers have not forgotten about the digital thermometer and thermostat; the grill is automatically rotated every 2 hours.
BLITZ-48 incubator. First acquaintance: video
The incubator is continuously ventilated, it is possible to adjust the percentage of moisture using a special damper and the amount of water in the tank. The device weighs within 9 kg.
Did you know? About 1.5 thousand years BC. e. the first incubators were invented in ancient Egypt - for this they used insulated barrels and special furnaces, which the priests watched around the clock.
Specifications
As for productive capacities, they are as follows:
| Index | Value |
| Working voltage | 220 and 12 V |
| Power | 50 watts |
| Temperature Accuracy | 0.1 ° C |
| Operating temperature range | 35–40 ° C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 40–85 % |
| Capacity | 48 chicken, 38 duck, 20 goose, 130 quail eggs |
| Number of trays | 1 |
| Mass without eggs | 8.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 523 * 350 * 308 mm |
Advantages and disadvantages
Meeting all the requirements for such devices, the incubator occupies a leading position in the field of domestic use of this equipment.
- The advantages of the device include:
- universality;
- reliability and convenience;
- the presence of automatic mode;
- humidity control, without removing the cover;
- spaciousness;
- multifunctionality (suitable for all types of eggs);
- easy to operate;
- work offline.
- When using, the following disadvantages become noticeable:
- a small hole in the ventilation compartment, which complicates the filling of water;
- uncomfortable egg loading.
User manual
Before starting work, study the instructions provided by the developer and conduct the work in test mode.
Preparation for work
Place the unit on a stable surface. The baths included in the kit must be filled with warm water and placed at the bottom of the wall.
Depending on the type of birds, you must adhere to the following indicators:
| Bird view | Humidity value |
| Waterfowl | 60%, then 80–85% |
| Not waterfowl | 40–45%, then 65–70% |
Important! To obtain offspring, clearly adhere to the incubation regimen according to the characteristics of each species.
Place the grille inward and secure it with the support pin. Close the lid tightly, select the “Heating” mode, and then connect the incubator to the network. To the required parameters (37.8 ° C) the device will warm up for about two hours. The tilt mechanism must be installed at an angle of 45 ° (+/- 5 °).
We should not forget about high-quality raw materials - for successful incubation, such eggs are selected:
- fertilized (i.e., there must be a male in the stock of hens);
- for a period not exceeding 10 days after demolition;
- stored at a temperature of 10-15 ° C;
- not dirty;
- medium size;
- naturally warmed up to 25 ° C (before laying).
Egg laying and flipping
Lay the eggs sideways or with a blunt end up, then close the lid and check whether auto-rotation and temperature control are turned on. It is recommended to monitor incubation rates daily, and to add water every 3 days.
After the first half of the incubation period, a 15-minute airing is necessary - this procedure should be carried out several times a day until the chicks hatch by opening the lid and setting the “Heating” mode.
Two days before the expected conclusion, turn off the lattice rotation and lay the eggs on their sides, all containers should be filled with warm, clean water.
Hatching chicks
Given the type of bird, an individual incubation period is selected:
| Bird view | Duration |
| egg hens | 21 day |
| broiler chickens | 21 days 8 hours |
| ducks, turkeys, guinea fowl | 27 days |
| geese | 30 days 12 hours |
| quail | 17 days |
After hatching, the chick needs to dry out, so they are taken out every 8 hours, removing the shell. The brood is kept in a warm, clean place, conducting the first feeding of the food no later than 12 hours after birth.
Important! If the young growth has hatched a day before the deadline, you need to lower the temperature by 0.5 ° C, if there is a delay, add the indicator by the same value for each day.
Blitz-48 is a good option for a home incubator, which combines many advantages, and thanks to its compact size does not take up much space. When using this model, the withdrawal of chicks will become a guaranteed and easy task.
