A YouTuber and 3D printing enthusiast called RCLifeOn has built an incubator for chicken eggs, using a 3D printer to ensure the correct temperature and humidity for hatching.
As well as using the heated bed of the printer to maintain the correct temperature, RCLifeOn uses a 3D-printed platform with a motor to create movement that helps in the hatching process.
While commercial incubators are available to buy, RCLifeOn argues that they are expensive and relatively simple to make, encouraging prospective hatchers to “just build one yourself”.
The incubator uses sensors to maintain humidity, with an ultrasonic mister activating when levels drop too low.
Comments on the video include enquiries about whether the method could be adapted for use with reptile eggs.
