Good beginner incubator recommendations

minifarmmom · Mar 6, 2017

Looking to start incubating a few eggs and giving it a try. Any recommendations for "beginner" incubators? I'm not wanting to spend a a lot of money on one at this time but it's hard to tell what is a decent one online. Any tips or things to look for in one are appreciated!

Thank you!

PD-Riverman · Mar 6, 2017

minifarmmom said:
Looking to start incubating a few eggs and giving it a try. Any recommendations for "beginner" incubators? I'm not wanting to spend a a lot of money on one at this time but it's hard to tell what is a decent one online. Any tips or things to look for in one are appreciated!

Thank you!

I have a 1602n hova-bator Styrofoam with fan and auto turner and it does a good job. Not bad on your pocket book. You can order from Incubator Warehouse.

AmyLynn2374 · Mar 6, 2017

I have the Hovabator 1583. It also is forced air. Non digital. Picture window. Paid $122 love it. The 1588 is the same but with digital controls and a little more $. I definitely recommend the Hovabators. Even the older models have high ratings. The cheap styro from TSC, are cheap, but a lot more work and headaches to get good hatches, especially the digital Little Giants. The Brinsea are some of the best, but pricey and half the capacity. My recommendation for a mid line incubator especially a new hatcher is Hovabator.

northeastDad · Mar 6, 2017

Does the 1588 have humidity display too or just temp ?

AmyLynn2374 · Mar 6, 2017

northeastDad said:
Does the 1588 have humidity display too or just temp ?

It displays humidity as well. I believe the display toggles between the two, so it's not displayed at the same time, but it displays both.

AmyLynn2374 · Mar 6, 2017

I should probably mention that I did not purchase the turner. I prefer to hand turn. The turners I believe are between $40-50 more.

northeastDad · Mar 6, 2017

AmyLynn2374 said:
It displays humidity as well. I believe the display toggles between the two, so it's not displayed at the same time, but it displays both.

Thanks for the info , I think I'm gonna try one

ShrekDawg · Mar 6, 2017

Following this. I want one too.

northeastDad · Mar 6, 2017

I still have a few turners New in the box from my old hovabators . I'll have to see if they fit that model . lol I'm lazy and use the egg turners

ShrekDawg · Mar 6, 2017

You can make your own too, right? But it's probably complicated for a beginner

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