1588 Hovabator How many have and pros and cons

[BamaChicken]

I am considering getting another small incubator just for hatching. What do you think of this model? Please give me your Opinion if you have one and have used it on a regular basis. thanks Julie

 

[fordmommy]

I just got mine. But was recommended by a friend of mine who has been hatching for years. She said that if she were to get another small one, this is the one she would get. I bought mine right from the company. I shopped around and it was the best deal. So far I love it!


https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=66

 

[fordmommy]

I should also say that we chose this one because it does not have the waffer therm. It's pre-set.

 

[Chipper]

I have been hatching with mine for 3 years and I love it.The temp.has always been right on and I find it very easy to use.

 

[MissDeb]

I also love mine...

 

[IggiMom]

I like mine ok, but it is far from fool proof. Mine was too high at first and I did have to adjust the temperature.

Catherine

 

[BamaChicken]

Thank you for the replys. I really just need it for the extra hatching. I can fit more than enough eggs in the Dicki

 

[underground chickenman]

Just ordered one today. I'll let you know.

UGCM

 

[Katy]

I've got three 1588's plus a 1590 which is the older version. I like them and have had good luck with them. Two of them are incubating away right now, and I'll be starting the others up to use as hatchers the next couple of weeks. They've been very dependable for me.

 

[rancher hicks]

I got mine a few days ago from Incubator Warehouse, lowest price I could find. First hatch is in and guess it's ok. Bought a digital therm/hygr and it fluctated at 99.5 - 99.6 up and down. Turned on the turner and put in eggs and it went up to 100.4 it's been up and down. Now at 99.5 . I think it's affected by the room temp which was at 80 but then I closed the vent a little and room temp drop to 75. Now incu is at 99.5 So who knows.
I guess I've learned that the room temp can affect these things more than I thought. I'll be very upset if I dont' get a good hatch of 50% or better. These are very important eggs but I couldn't wait for a test run as they had to be shipped to me.