Anyone have a BRINSEA HATCHMAKER?

[clothdiaperingmom]

What has your experience been with it?

Hatch rates?

Ease of use?

Ease of keeping temps and humidity stable?

Anything of importance about this incubator?

Thanks so much!

 

[Whitehouse Quail]

You had me sold at the word Brinsea!

 

[clothdiaperingmom]

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Exactly what I was thinking. But was just wondering.
I have one on the way that I bought on ebay. But Im really wondering what my hatch rates will be like. Lets just say, I didnt do well with the LG so I got a used hovabator. It gave me a couple decent hatches, now Im back to not doing well. So I ordered a new Brinsea Octagon 20 eco and have eggs in it right now (of which we are past day 10 and only 3 clears came out...awesome for me). I havent hatched anything from it yet.
Anyway, I saw the hatchmaker on ebay and it didnt go for too awfully much. I was thinking its larger then the oct 20, so I could use it to set more then 24 eggs, or as actual hatcher.
Im just afraid I will get the same results I did with the LG since its still air. Thinking I should have just bought another eco 20. But I will give it a try 1st!

 

[DraigAthar]

So how did it work out for you, in the end? I'm thinking of buying one, myself.

 

[matt1jsh]

I've got one, and always had good results. unless incubating shipped eggs...

i never monitor humidity, just keep an eye on my water rings.

I also do not run it at 102.5 just above egg, but at 101.5 - 102.0

this allows for slight temp variations throughout day and night. otherwise a very good little box... just shame there is not turner available to fit inside...