As the hatching season comes to an end for most of us, there are some things I like to do to ensure easy startup for next season.
1. Clean ALL the parts and pieces of the incubators.
I used two incubators this Spring. A Hatching Time CT60 and a NutureRight360. I start by completely disassembling each incubator. For the CT60, this means removing the water resevoir, tubing, trays, turners, etc. I soak all trays in soapy water to loosen any debris. I then scrub them and let them dry. After the trays have dried, I spray them with a sanitizing spray. For the water resevoirs and tubing, I scrub them with hot soapy water and let them dry. This gets rid of any hard water stains and possible bacterial growth from sitting water.
2. Clean the inside of the incubators
One thing I love about the CT60 (or any HatchingTime incubator) is how easy it is to wipe down the inside surfaces. I can open the front and rear door to make wiping down super easy. I first take a tiny hand vacuum to get all those tiny egg shell pieces. I also spray canned air into the fan and intake to get all of the dust out. I then scrub the walls and floor with soapy water. After cleaning every surface, I dry and disinfect the entire interior.
3. Make sure all electronics are working
After the incubator is completely cleaned, I reassemble the parts. Now is a good time to make sure all electronic components are working properly. Checking electronics now ensures you do not have to rush to fix something when you want to start hatching in the Spring. Make sure everything works, then store your incubator in a dust-free space.
1. Clean ALL the parts and pieces of the incubators.
I used two incubators this Spring. A Hatching Time CT60 and a NutureRight360. I start by completely disassembling each incubator. For the CT60, this means removing the water resevoir, tubing, trays, turners, etc. I soak all trays in soapy water to loosen any debris. I then scrub them and let them dry. After the trays have dried, I spray them with a sanitizing spray. For the water resevoirs and tubing, I scrub them with hot soapy water and let them dry. This gets rid of any hard water stains and possible bacterial growth from sitting water.
2. Clean the inside of the incubators
One thing I love about the CT60 (or any HatchingTime incubator) is how easy it is to wipe down the inside surfaces. I can open the front and rear door to make wiping down super easy. I first take a tiny hand vacuum to get all those tiny egg shell pieces. I also spray canned air into the fan and intake to get all of the dust out. I then scrub the walls and floor with soapy water. After cleaning every surface, I dry and disinfect the entire interior.
3. Make sure all electronics are working
After the incubator is completely cleaned, I reassemble the parts. Now is a good time to make sure all electronic components are working properly. Checking electronics now ensures you do not have to rush to fix something when you want to start hatching in the Spring. Make sure everything works, then store your incubator in a dust-free space.
