In the world of homemade projects and eco-friendly living, creativity often flourishes when there are not many resources available. One creative idea is making a home incubator using just a regular plastic bottle.
With some imagination and a small amount of money, you can turn a thrown-away container into a useful space for hatching eggs or helping plants grow.
Here is a simple guide to making your own environmentally friendly incubator for free.
Supplies required:
Plastic bottle (any size works, but bigger bottles have more room)
Box cutter or sharp knife
You can use tape if you want.
Water (if needed for moisture)
Temperature gauge (if checking temperature)
First step: Get the bottle ready.
Start by cleaning the plastic bottle well and making sure it is completely dry. Take off any tags or stickers to have a flat surface for cutting and creating.
Select a bottle size that fits your needs, taking into account the size of the eggs or plants you want to hatch.
Step 2: Cutting the Bottle Next, you will need to cut the bottle.
With a box cutter or a sharp knife, cut the plastic bottle in half horizontally to make two pieces: an upper part and a lower part.
The upper part will be the cover of the incubator, and the lower part will hold your eggs or plants.
Step 3: Making Air Circulate
To make sure air circulates well in the incubator, create small holes for ventilation on the lower part of the bottle’s sides.
These openings will stop water from accumulating and help plants grow well. Be careful not to make the holes too big because it could make the incubator less stable.
Step 4: Changes you can choose to make.
Depending on what you need, you can decide to personalize your incubator even more. For instance, when incubating eggs, you can put a small container of water in the lower part to keep the air moist.
You can also choose to use tape or seal any openings between the top and bottom parts of the bottle to keep heat inside better.
Step 5: Putting things together.
Gently put your eggs or plants in the lower part of the bottle, making sure they are safe and in the right position. Put the top part of the bottle on the bottom part, making sure it fits tightly.
If needed, use tape or other materials to attach the two pieces together.
