Plug hovabator air flow holes??

[ChadOwens]

The hovabator has quite a few holes around the base and in the lid. Should these be plugged up or is the air flow necessary?

Thanks

[joepythons]

The hovabator has quite a few holes around the base and in the lid. Should these be plugged up or is the air flow necessary?

Thanks

Are you sure you bought a new one and not a dameged returned to the shelf one? Is it possible to get a pic? Its been about 3yrs but i dont remember any holes in the ones i had

[ChadOwens]

nope brand new... instructions show the holes aswell.

[SNIKTTIME]

nope brand new... instructions show the holes aswell.

I use a Little Giant which is similar to the new Hovabator in design. I know many people using both versions and they never close the holes so neither have I. Just add a bowl of water in the unit and you should be fine. Two things to mention though. Be careful with the temp fluctuating, I recommend an outside thermostat for this, and the clearance is very low so be careful not to go too high with the eggs. Other than that it is a pretty good unit for 1-2 clutches at a time.