Your own bator and most ppl use a herpstat or a helix because of them being proportional. Now I on the other hand like to do things my way and what works for me. I had a very close friend and ball breeder put me on to this incubator heating method last year and it is very unconventional but works with the best of them. I hatched out 7 clutches last year using this incubator and heating source and had not one single temp problem or any kinked or messed up babies. In total it cost me like 20 bucks minues the thermo/hygro's, tubs and vermiculite. The stand up freezer was left in the house when we moved in and it wasn't working so I just turned it into an incubator.Originally Posted by paintballerpunk722
Now the question is do I recommend it........... Yes and No. I think most people especially for their first year should do things "by the book" so to speak and use flexwatt and a proportional thermostat. Now if you feel your somewhat mechanically inclined and have a number of experienced ball breeders to turn to then I say do what works best for you and your wallet
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