Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator

This is incubator is pretty good, but not awesome. I've had 4 incubators total in my "chicken lifetime" so far & while this one gets the job done, it's pretty expensive to purchase initially & you can only hatch a small amount of eggs. Set up is easy, everything is digital, but there is no humidity control. The directions state that on the 18th day you fill up both sides of the reservoir to control humidity. That's it. I've used it 3 times, and while my hatch rate has increased significantly over time (with shipped eggs) my hatch rate is only 80% or so. Not bad, but not great! Once the chicks hatch, they are kind of smooshed in there- like kids pressed against the window on a school bus. I only have hatched Silkies and Polish, both tiny breeds but it's awfully cramped in there when you're waiting for the others to hatch. 

I recently purchased a Brinsea Octo 20 advance (not the EX) and I'm much happier with the results. It is a little bit more expensive, but not that much more. Everything is digital, the auto turn cradle literally rocks them back n forth like a baby crib. It's spacious, and easy to clean up. Hatch rate has been much better, but it might just be luck.

I wish I would have just waited, saved up my money & bought 2 of the Octo20's. 

Still need to use but overall the inital setup looks very promising with increased acuracy

I bought this little machine in my own country. The reviews were good which made my choice easier. The reason I wanted an incubator was because my pullets won't get broody. 

I only hatch for myself to extend the flock and for some close friends. I love to see the whole process of laying in, candeling and then finally the first pipping sounds. Its a great machine if you don't want to much for hatching or for classes to see the whole process. I can recommend it to everyone.

I bought this incubator from Craigslist the day my hen died suddenly.  I had no experience with chickens and chicks and didn't even know who to turn to for help.  I paid $40.00 for a used one since that was all the was available, but would have gladly paid full price.  Every time I candled, the conditions where clear and when I calculated weight-loss, it was at Ideal every time!  I recommend this incubator to anyone and everyone!  This would be perfect for a school classroom and for all chicken enthusiasts!  My Speedy's eggs hatched today with no real problems, she would have been very proud of me!