The Corning Egg Farm book, by Corning himselfCorning, Edward
Science
The Corning Egg Farm book, by Corning himself
Corning, Edward
Eggs -- Production; Poultry
So as to eliminate any question of the consumption of oxygen by fire
in the Cellar the heaters are placed with a concrete block partition
between them and the incubators, the hot water pipes passing through
this concrete wall, and connecting with the incubators.
In this separate part of the Cellar, where the heaters for the
incubators stand, are also the two heaters for the Brooding System,
upstairs, and also the large auxiliary heater which cares for the
hot-water system which allows the Brooder House to be carried at an
even temperature, day and night.
In the heater part of the Cellar there are three large windows, and an
entrance is made into this Cellar through a vestibule which is ten by
nine feet. The doors leading into this are large, double, glass doors,
and from the landing just inside there is a staircase leading to the
Brooder House, above. Entrance is made into the Heater Cellar through
another pair of glass doors, five feet wide. The Incubator Cellar
itself is reached directly in the center by a four foot door, also of
glass. The two side alleys between the incubators and the outer walls,
are also reached from the Heater Cellar by narrow, glass doors.
Corning Incubator Cellar Unequaled
It is believed this Cellar, with its plan of equipment, is unequaled,
anywhere, as to the convenience of its general arrangement. Ample light
and ventilation are supplied in the Incubation Cellar proper, by twelve
windows on the north and east sides, the south wall being blank, as the
chick runs from the Brooder House go out on that side.
It is impossible, owing to the necessity of the narrow alleys between
the incubators and the walls, to use the V-shaped window drops, which
have been so successful on the Farm for the prevention of draughts.
The windows work on sash-weights, both top and bottom. A Spring Roller
Shade device, covered with sheer muslin, with a screw eye on the window
sill, is so placed that the cord may be passed through it, holding the
shade rigid. Thus, when the prevailing wind creates a draught, the
window may be opened to any desired width, and the draught prevented by
the shade.
In operating the incubators they are run empty for a sufficient number
of hours to adjust the regulator, and to know they will maintain a
temperature of 103 degrees exactly.
Eggs Turned from Third to Eighteenth Day
After eggs are placed in the incubators the process of turning does
not begin until the third day, after which they are turned regularly
twice a day until the completion of the 18th day, when they are left
undisturbed.
103 Degrees Maintained
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