Designing a Chicken Egg Incubator with IoT-Based Control
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https://doi.org/10.53797/ajvah.v6i1.4.2025Keywords:
Internet of Things, egg incubator, temperature, humidity, automation, smart farmingAbstract
This study developed an Internet of Things (IoT)-based egg incubator system capable of automatically controlling and monitoring temperature and humidity. The system was designed using an ESP32 microcontroller, a DHT22 sensor, an LCD display, and a mobile application built on the Blynk platform for remote monitoring and control. The development process included the design of the electronic system, construction of the physical housing, and a 21-day functionality test using ten local chicken eggs. Test results showed that the system was able to maintain temperatures between 37.1°C and 37.7°C and humidity levels between 41% and 73%, which are consistent with the physiological requirements of chicken embryos. Three chicks successfully hatched on day 21. A survey of eleven poultry farmers revealed that 72.7% expressed interest in using the system, and 100% indicated the need for user training. These findings demonstrate that the developed IoT incubator system not only meets the technical requirements for egg incubation but also shows strong potential for adoption by target users. This study contributes to the development of a low-cost, portable, and user-friendly incubation system for small and medium-scale poultry farming.
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