IoT-driven egg incubator with embryo monitoring for small-scale poultry farming

Food security has become a critical national and global concern, prompting individuals to adopt localized solutions to address food insecurity. Small-scale poultry farming, such as backyard chicken farming is one solution to provide families with a sustainable source of protein. This project proposes an electronic incubator designed to automate egg hatching using Internet of Things (IoT) technology. A microcontroller, sensor, cooling fan, and bulb with other supportive components are used to design the incubator. To ensure the hatching process is successful, this incubator is made to control three main parameters, which are temperature, humidity, and egg rotation. The system has the ability to monitor embryo development as early as three days after incubation. Uniquely, the incubator is powered by renewable solar energy, so it reduces reliance on conventional energy sources. The system protects eggs from predators, enhancing hatching success rates and achieving results within 21 days