anyone know if this is a good incubator?

[quailmama 82012]

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KEBONNIXS 12 Egg Incubator with Humidity Display, Egg Candler, Automatic Egg Turner, for Hatching Chickens
by KEBONNIXS
i haven't had good luck with hatching quail so far. once my hens start laying i want to hatch more babies again but i want more than 1 (1 out of 26!!). i think that last time it was the incubator, and high humidity issues. this next time i want to be extremely prepared. I really don't know humidity issues and what i should do about that, and i need to find a second hand hydrometer to use for backup.
so, anyone had any experience with this incubator?
what should my humidity be at?
anyone know of a good hydrometer?
thanks!

 

[FarmInProgress]

Hi I do not have this in incubator but I’m going to answer your question about humidity. I have hatched quite few batches quail. I have my humidity 45% to 50% for the first 15 days but on lockdown I try to keep it between 60% and 70%.

 

[quailmama 82012]

thank you. the first time i tried to incubate quail the sensor got messed up and it was like a hundred.

 

[mdees88]

I've incubated a few hundred quail at 50% humidity buit I always had a couple splayed leg or curled toes. I now incubate at 35 and I haven't had any issues. I run 60-70% during lockdown.

Can't comment on that incubator but whether you buy a $50 one or a $700 one you still need a separate thermometer/hygrometer that you have tested for accuracy. I own several of these and they have worked well....

https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-TP...qid=1586552261&sprefix=thermom,aps,159&sr=8-5

 

[quailmama 82012]

great! when my hens start laying i will buy the incubator and the thermometer you suggested. thanks everyone!

 

[Emu pimp]

Hi I do not have this in incubator but I’m going to answer your question about humidity. I have hatched quite few batches quail. I have my humidity 45% to 50% for the first 15 days but on lockdown I try to keep it between 60% and 70%.

That really high humidity.

 

[Emu pimp]

Just so you know, different eggs need different humidity,Or birds how ever you want to look at it.

 

[RUNuts]

https://incubatorwarehouse.com/incubator-thermometer-hygrometer.html

I'm using two of these with good success. Be sure to calibrate the humidity and temperature for the most accuracy and confidence.
One sensor = no clue
Two sensors = no clue which is correct
three sensors = the two that match are good, third needs to be adjusted.

I run humidity for coturnix at 20-30% in a Styrofoam Hovabator with good hatch rates (when fertile!) until lockdown then bump it to 40-50%. Try it and see what works for you. I am at sea level in a swamp. Don't really get dry air.

Cheers and happy hatching!

 

[quailmama 82012]

i live in a dry place where it averages about 25%. ( i would much rather have a humid area to live in.) i will look up those thermometers, thanks!

 

[RUNuts]

i live in a dry place where it averages about 25%. ( i would much rather have a humid area to live in.) i will look up those thermometers, thanks!

Can't really calibrate the thermometers on the combination units in a water bath without ruining the humidity detector. Put the sensor in a plastic bag to keep them dry, then immerse in ice water for low end calibration. Distilled ice water if you want accuracy.

I use a mercury thermometer for the calibration of the upper end 100°F. Don't boil the hygrometers. Mercury thermometer rated for greater than 300°F boiled to confirm upper end. Cooled and place in bag, jar or incubator next to the combination units. If all three read within a degree, no issues.