Best incubator for $50

[ILoveChickens01]

I am looking for an incubator. I do not need a turner, I am willing to do it by hand. I want to pay around $50. What am I looking at? I found a Hova-Bator 1602N for $55. I found a Little Giant

Still-Air Incubator for $45. Which one will achieve higher hatch rate?

Thanks!


P.S.

Don't say "A Hen". I want to hatch year round.

 

[bantyhen]

I am using my friend's still air incubator, which costs about $45. The eggs have different hatch dates, but so far, I have three baby chicks. I recommend this incubator.

 

[darkbluespace]

I hear much better things about the Hova-Bators and not great things about the Little Giants. There are tons of threads about them if you search : )

 

[vehve]

We really liked the Brinsea Mini Eco, it's forced air, and with a slightly higher price tag at 95$, but you might be able to find one used for cheaper. It holds 7-10 eggs.

 

[darkbluespace]

We really liked the Brinsea Mini Eco, it's forced air, and with a slightly higher price tag at 95$, but you might be able to find one used for cheaper. It holds 7-10 eggs.

I really really want one... I hope to get one in the next week or so : )

 

[ILoveChickens01]

I have decided to go for the Hova-Bator. I will show hatching photos when I set it up!

 

[bantyhen]

Good luck hatching chicks. I would like to give you a few tips for hatching using an incubator. Be sure to keep water in the water holders. This keeps much needed humidity in the air. I find turning the eggs every eight hours or more works best. More is better than less. Every four hours would be good too or anywhere in between four and eight hours. Try to turn the eggs at regular intervals. Wait until chicks are dry and active (about twenty four hours) before
putting them into your prepared brooder. Read the owners manual for your particular incubator and follow those instructions carefully. Some of this information is from Gardening with Guineas by Jeanette Furguson. These tips apply to chicks as well. I have personally used them.