Are Brinsea Mini Advance a good incubator for a beginner?

[CHICKEN CRAZY1]

I am looking for a fairly priced incubator that will hold a few eggs. Are one of the Brinsea Mini incubators a good choice?
Would it be worth it to also get the ova-scope?

 

[sumi]

IMO you can't go wrong with a Brinsea. I have an Eco 20 and I love it. I've had some excellent hatches in it. Their incubators are easy to use and very reliable. Here are some reviews on their products:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/egg-incubators/brinsea

 

[CHICKEN CRAZY1]

Is the octagon better or the mini?

 

[sumi]

Both are good, but the Octagon is bigger (24 chicken eggs).

 

[CHICKEN CRAZY1]

Is there any advantages between the two besides more eggs?

 

[gryeyes]

Well, there's more space inside the Octagon series incubators for hatching chicks to move about while they fluff up during the time period you can't open the 'bator whilst other eggs have pipped....

I started with the Mini series because I didn't need to hatch many eggs. Before too long I graduated to the Octagons..... So if you MIGHT move in that direction, just start with the Octagon.

 

[Bellurd]

I love my brinsea mini advance. Keeps me from overwhelming myself with chicks. Haha.

Instead of the ova scope, you can use a Maglite flashlight with this rubber attachment. It's almost like it was made for candling. Also much cheaper. You can get them at most Home Depots or hardware stores.

 

[kristin07035]

Hi does anyone have a gently used Brinsea Advance Incubator for sale? I'm in NJ & can't spend more than $100 including the shipping.

 

[esme13]

late to replying, but try wayfair.com they have one without the automatic turner for 91.00 brinsea mini