Things You'll Need
- Measuring stick
- Permanent marker
- 6.5-gallon plastic sweater box
- Drill
- Drill bits, 1/4 inch
- Light socket, 7 watt
- Mason jar, 8 oz.
- Cotton sock
- Twist ties
- Towel
- Receiving blankets
Instructions
Measure with a measuring stick and mark with a permanent marker lines for the hole spacing on the plastic sweater box. Holes should be spaced one inch from the top of the box and 1 1/2 inches apart. Mark three to four rows of holes spaced 2 1/2 inches apart on the top of the box.
Mark a space large enough on one side of the box for the light socket's plug.
Drill the marked holes and cut the plug hole out of the box.
Insert the mason jar into the cotton sock so that its base is at the bottom of the sock.
Insert the light socket into the mason jar so that its cord travels out through the sock's opening.
Seal the sock with a twist tie.
Pull the cord and the end of the sock through the hole on the side of the box.
Lay the towel down in the bottom of the box. Lay a receiving blanket on top of it.
Lay the sock on top of the receiving blanket and lay another receiving blanket on top of the sock area to prevent the baby animal from getting a draft.
Plug the incubator in and place the lid on top. It will take an hour to completely warm the inside of the box.