What brand of incubator?

[kmartinez]

That Brinsea is awesome. I had turkeys in it so i did have to open and pull out dry poults so my last 2 had space. the little tykes were climbing all over the eggs and moving them. Once 8 hatched it got a crowded when 10 where hatched it was tight for them. I only expected half to hatch but i was stunned when all 14 were worthy of lockdown. So now I am bias cause I was over the moon happy when i saw how many externally pipped and when they started zipping i was glued to the machine in awe LOL

 

[willeyd]

Unfortunately can't afford the incubators mentioned here. Australia doesn't stock them. I would have to order overseas which would work out too expensive once U convert Australian dollars to American.

A friend uses and recommends this...http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221777755188

He said he gets good hatch rates. I don't get why it says it's fully automatic. Them it says semi auto....which one is it? And what does semi auto mean? I want an incubator where U have to do very little.

A lot of aussie providers stock Janoel. What's everyone's on this one? Is it worth it?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181757355698

Thanks again!

 

[kuchchicks]

Have you checked Amazon? I got mine off of Amazon for about the same cost of the ones that you were looking at and I was able to get free shipping. (Hova Bator Genesis 1588) I have a 69% hatch on my first attempt and 87% on my second. I just started another batch yesterday. Either way I hope you find a good bator that works for you!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Have you checked Amazon? I got mine off of Amazon for about the same cost of the ones that you were looking at and I was able to get free shipping. (Hova Bator Genesis 1588) I have a 69% hatch on my first attempt and 87% on my second. I just started another batch yesterday. Either way I hope you find a good bator that works for you!

Did I wish good luck on the new hatch? If not, good luck!! 90%+ this time, right.

 

[kuchchicks]

Fingers crossed!!!

 

[WVduckchick]

Unfortunately can't afford the incubators mentioned here. Australia doesn't stock them. I would have to order overseas which would work out too expensive once U convert Australian dollars to American.

A friend uses and recommends this...http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221777755188

He said he gets good hatch rates. I don't get why it says it's fully automatic. Them it says semi auto....which one is it? And what does semi auto mean? I want an incubator where U have to do very little.

A lot of aussie providers stock Janoel. What's everyone's on this one? Is it worth it?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181757355698

Thanks again!

That Janoel looks like a "real" one. I have the Chinese knock-off version, but it has worked fine for me. Here's one thread about the Janoel and there are many threads about them here. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/951784/janoel-incubation-experience Basically, I think I have found that they can have some issues, but easy enough to deal with after you get the hang of it. Most important thing is to invest in more thermometers/hygrometers than just relying on the unit. And calibrate your meters for accuracy!! Almost any incubator will need some tweaks here and there, so don't expect a miracle on your first attempt. My biggest complaint was the gray bottom, which you cannot see through...because mine doesn't have the 4 viewing windows on top like that one. I ended up cutting windows into mine. I know its cosmetic and doesn't affect the functionality, but I would not have purchased it if someone had mentioned it to me first, so I mention it to you in that respect.
I have no idea about that one your friend recommended. Fully-auto...semi-auto? Those statements alone would cause me concern with the listing! Good luck and let us know what you decide on!

 

[Fowling around]

Oh yeah. The Brinsea are the expensive ones, but they are almost fool proof. Janoel in my opinion from what I've gleaned, isn't better than the styros. I have heard many good things with the hovabotor and think that will be my next purchase. I like the bigger viewing window on the 1588.

You are everywhere on this site Amy. I tried to add a reputation as you help everyone and give wonderful advice but sadly I have reached my limit.

Dont tell SC I spoke so highly of you lol

 

[AmyLynn2374]

You are everywhere on this site Amy. I tried to add a reputation as you help everyone and give wonderful advice but sadly I have reached my limit.

Dont tell SC I spoke so highly of you lol

LOL. Every once in a while he says nice things too....lol And thank you.

 

[quailman530]

Oh yeah. The Brinsea are the expensive ones, but they are almost fool proof. Janoel in my opinion from what I've gleaned, isn't better than the styros. I have heard many good things with the hovabotor and think that will be my next purchase. I like the bigger viewing window on the 1588.

 

[quailman530]

a lot of people put the janoel 8-48 incubator down and the main reason for that is because they got ripped off because someone sold them the counterfeit machine. I myself have an official journal incubator and let me tell you it runs 24 7 maintains temperature perfectly maintains humidity readings perfectly and I had quail so it holds 144 quail eggs. I too have gotten ripped off with knock off and AM actually fighting ebay for a refund right now! The knockoffs give the company a bad name but in my opinion I buy a dozen of them if they were real! Now on another note does anyone happen to know if general has a customer service number?