Best incubator for beginner

[duckduck]

So basically you get what you pay for and I'm better off saving up for the most expensive one? Thanks y'all have been a tremendous help!!!

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I have the hovabator 1602n and it works pretty good. For a beginner its a good start. I also have a Brinsea octagon 40, which is the best. When using a foam incubator, the room temp needs to stay stable, otherwise the temp inside the incubator will fluctuate.

ETA: I do have a turner for my 1602n.

 

[Buster]

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That's what I would recommend because that's what I ended up doing. You could watch ebay for auctions on them as well if you want. Good luck!

 

[Kung Foo Chicken]

I have a Little Giant with no problems which I attribute to the fine folks here pointing out the article on doing the dry incubation method. I have hatched with it five times with very high hatch rates. That being said I would say get the Hovabator anyway because the dial on the little giant is finicky and easily gets turned too high or low.

 

[reallemons1]

I have 2 Little Giant forced air. One has a turner and I use it for incubation. The other is for hatching. Whey work very well and I get good hatches and healthy chicks. They are in the second bathroom where there is steady temp. No problems with temps and humitity. I can't compare to other incubators as I haven't used them. Well, hubby has 2 GQF cabinets but he uses them not me.

 

[Sissy]

I have heard good things about the
genesis Hovabator 1588. .with auto matic turner.
but may be a bit pricey.

 

[Buster]

The way I look at is that it's less money in the long run to order and incubate eggs that actually hatch. It's also a lot less stress when the thing just runs by itself without having to be babysat. $180 was good money for mine when I bought it but it was money well spent.

 

[RonnieAtkeson]

I just payed 175.95$ with shipping from cutler supply for the 1588 and auto egg turner 1611. My first one so i cant comment on its use. But I will say i did a LOT of research before I bought it.

 

[Rooster Ray]

I am very happy with my Little Giant 9200 and it only cost $40.00.

 

[FarmGirl01]

Genesis 1588. Hands down.