Today, there are many models of incubators on the market - from household to professional.
A prominent representative among the first is Covatutto 54.
Description
Covatutto 54 is owned by the Novital brand, manufactured in Italy. This company has been offering agricultural products for more than 30 years and considers its main priorities to be product quality, safety and innovation. All these properties are inherent in the Covatutto 54 incubator. In the production of this model, high-quality heat-insulating and environmentally friendly materials were used. The cover of the unit is made of high quality transparent plastic. Thanks to this, it is possible to observe the incubation process at any convenient time. 
A key feature of this model is that it can be used to incubate not only poultry eggs, but also ornamental birds and even reptiles. This is available thanks to the ability to precisely adjust the temperature and control the humidity.
Specifications
Factory specifications Covatutto 54:
- weight - 7.5 kg;
- width - 0.65 m;
- depth - 0.475 m;
- height - 0.315 m;
- power supply - AC 220 ~ 240 V, 50 Hz.
Important! Covatutto 54 should be connected to the network only through a stabilizer, since the electronics in this model is very sensitive to voltage drops.
Production characteristics
One of the important indicators when choosing a domestic incubator is the number of eggs that can be laid in it. The manufacturer declares the following production characteristics for Covatutto 54:
| Bird species | Dove | Quail | Hen | Pheasant | Turkey | Duck | Goose |
| Number of eggs | 140 | 84 | 54 | 60 | 32 | 40 | 15 |
Incubator Functionality
Covatutto 54 is equipped with a thermometer and electronic control, with which it is possible to easily change the parameters of incubation. Powerful fan provides uniform blowing eggs. 
The humidity controller in this model is not provided. The unit is equipped with a display, which displays indicators designed to warn about the need to turn the eggs, add water, or prepare the incubator for hatching.
Advantages and disadvantages
Covatutto 54 has several advantages:
- silent operation;
- low power consumption;
- compact size;
- attractive appearance;
- transparent cover, allowing to observe the process.
Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of such models given by manufacturers: Сovatutto 24 and Covatutto 108.
Instructions for the use of equipment
Before laying eggs, you should read the instructions and pay attention to the features of the incubator.
Preparing the incubator for work
First, make sure that there are no damages and reliability of fastening of all parts. After that, install all the accessories according to the instructions.
Check the thermometer: whether the scale is clearly visible, then pass it through the two holes in the bottom and turn it, thereby fixing it. After that, remove the egg holders, close the lid and turn on the device. Within an hour, the temperature should be set by the manufacturer. This temperature is suitable for incubating most bird species. If necessary, it can be adjusted.
Did you know? AT Covatutto 54 The thermometer scale is in degrees Fahrenheit. 100 F = 37.7 °C.
Egg laying
The correct tab increases the percentage of hatchability of chickens, so you should follow the instructions.
- Prepare eggs for bookmark. To do this, place them in a room with room temperature in the position of the sharp end down. For different types of eggs there are different rates of freshness. For chicken eggs, the permissible freshness is 20 days, for goose and duck eggs - 10. The fresher the eggs, the greater the percentage of hatching.
- Eggs at room temperature should be laid in a preheated incubator. Make sure there is space between the eggs and the dividers.
- Insert trays with room temperature water. Close the lid. The set temperature should be set within 4 hours.
We recommend to know what temperature and humidity should be in the incubator, as well as how to lay eggs in the incubator.
Important! You can only open the lid when the incubator is off.If fewer eggs are laid, it is necessary to place them in proportion. Concentration in one place will lead to improper air circulation.
Incubation
For each species of bird has its own time and features of incubation. Follow the advice on compliance with temperature and humidity.
- To maintain the humidity, it is necessary to produce warm water every two days in pallets.
- Turn eggs should be twice a day.
- When incubating waterfowl eggs, it is necessary to open the air incubator daily. From 9 days should be cooling eggs. To do this, leave the incubator open first for 5 minutes, subsequently bringing the cooling time to 20 minutes. Moisten the eggs with water at room temperature before closing.
- Three days before the planned hatching, the separators should be removed and the incubator should not be opened again.
Hatching chicks
When the chicks begin to hatch, do not seek to immediately remove them. This can harm not yet hatched chicks, as humidity and temperature will drop dramatically.
Familiarize yourself with the chick hatching steps in the incubator.
Leave the chickens for 24 hours, this time will be enough for them to get stronger and dry. 
After that, place the chicks in the prepared boxes or brooders. Provide free access to food and drink.
Did you know? According to studies, the percentage of survival is 25% more among chickens who have access to feed and water in the first 24 hours of life.At the end of the incubation, wipe the device and, if necessary, wash it with warm water.
Device price
Covatutto 54 is an import incubator, so its price is quite high for such a device plan:
- 9000-13000 - in hryvnias;
- 19500-23000 - in rubles;
- 320-450 - in dollars.
findings
Before buying an incubator, you should weigh the pros and cons, since this model is not cheap. For a beginner poultry breeder, a more affordable apparatus is also suitable, which will make it possible to understand all the intricacies of incubation. And after that you can move on to more expensive models. Reviews of owners of the incubator Covatutto 54 are rather contradictory. Some are simply delighted with the result, while others, on the contrary, are extremely upset, having received only 50% breeding of chicks.
Before buying, you need to understand that any incubator requires human control. Having studied all the features of this model and having experience in incubation, you will definitely have to wait for a good result.
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