Where to begin?

HeatherTheMommy

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May 14, 2015
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I have only ever bought chicks and have no idea how to hatch my own. Where do you even begin?? I have 11 hens now and 6 baby chicks and im sure at least 1 will be a rooster.
 
Incubate myself probably even tho my silkie and my australorp are always broody
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Have you looked at incubators yet? DON'T buy the Little Giant 9300.
 
What is a good incubator? ?

Depends on your price range.

How many eggs you want to hatch.

Hovabator genesis 1588 with turner about 200. 41 eggs


Brinsea 20 eco. About 190. 20 egg.
I agree. Depends on your price range. If you can afford the Brinsea, they are highly recommended bators. Pricey for the lower capacity. I'd recommend the hovabator 1588 or 1583 They both have the picture window , but the 1588 is digital control and the 1583 is not. The 1588 runs about $150 w/o turner, the 1583 is about $105. I have the turner, but I prefer to hand turn. If you want the turner you can figure about another $50. Hovabator has some older models that are cheaper as well that have good reviews.
 

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