I have heard of people hatching them out on heating pads, crock pots and all other sorts of ways without a fancy incubator. I have one now and had 8 eggs in it and only got two to hatch out so my cooler worked just as well. I have also had eggs get cold, close to freezing outside for up to 12 hours when the Hen gave up on them and was able to hatch a few of those out. Being cold does not mean they are dead eggs. Sometimes they survive.You are most welcome.