🐣 Storing Your Brinsea Incubator After Hatching

So, your fluffy little hatchlings have arrived, and your Brinsea incubator has done its job like a champ. 🎉 Now what? Before you tuck it away for the season, let’s talk about giving it a proper clean and prep so it’s fresh, safe, and ready to go for your next round of hatching magic.

🧼 Step 1: Clean Up Right Away

Incubators are warm + humid = the perfect party spot for bacteria (ew!). If you leave behind shells, fluff, and chick mess, your next hatch could be at risk. So, don’t delay—get in there as soon as your hatch is complete.

🥚 Step 2: Egg Tray TLC

Pop out the non-electrical parts (like egg trays) and let them soak in a disinfectant solution for about an hour. After that, give them a good scrub.
⚠️ Pro tip: Skip the dishwasher! It’s too harsh and can damage your incubator parts.

💨 Step 3: Fans, Heaters & The Delicate Bits

For the electrical parts, be gentle. Use a brush or a slightly damp cloth with disinfectant to carefully clean around fans, heaters, and control housings. Keep water far, far away from the motors and circuit boards.

🌿 Step 4: Use the Right Stuff

Grab some Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant. It’s specially made to zap the bacteria and fungi that love bird environments—and it’s safe for your incubator.

🌞 Step 5: Dry Thoroughly

Once everything’s clean, rinse off the disinfectant and let the incubator parts air-dry fully. No dampness allowed—moisture = corrosion, and that’s the last thing you want!

🛠️ Step 6: Don’t Forget the Extras

Clean any accessories too: humidity pumps, tubing, water trays, or extras you used during hatching.

🔄 Step 7: Reassemble & Test

Put it all back together and run your incubator for 24 hours before storage. This makes sure everything’s working perfectly for next season.

📦 Step 8: Store Smart

Keep your incubator in a protective box or carton, in a cool, dry place where it won’t get bumped or knocked over.

🐔 Bonus Tip: Restock for Next Time

While you’re at it, top up on essentials like:

• Evaporating paper

• Replacement filters

• Silicone tubing for humidity pumps

• Extra disinfectant

That way, you’ll be totally ready when hatching season rolls back around!

✨ Final Thought:
Think of storing your Brinsea incubator like putting away holiday decorations—you’ll thank yourself later when everything’s clean, organized, and ready for action. Future you (and your next batch of chicks) will be very grateful. 🐥💛