best incubator???

[prinellie]

So, I'm lazy and don't want to go through all the posts on this thread.... Could you all just tell me if you have an awesome incubator - what is the best one in your opinion; and why... I want to start incubating but I would like to have a tried and tested incubator. Also, is there a good book on this subject or do you just go for it? Thank you!!

 

[silkiecuddles]

I've only dealt with Brinsea and Little Giant. Brinsea wins by 200%. They're a lot more expensive, but will give better hatch rates, esp if you're a beginner. I have the Brinsea Octagon Eco 20. It holds 20 eggs.
I used a Little Giant twice and the rates were horrid. They also require a lot more attention than Brinsea. It held 40 eggs.
There are all sorts of threads on BYC for different I incubators. @scflock knows a ton about Brinsea Octagon, and @Amylynn# knows a lot about Little Giants.
Good luck!

 

[prinellie]

thank you silkiecuddles !

 

[silkiecuddles]

You're welcome!

 

[dheltzel]

Brinsea if money is no object. If you want "almost as good" for a lot less money. look at the GQF Genesis - under $200 for automated everything and 42 egg capacity. Cutler Supply is the cheapest I've found, plus they have outstanding service. They sell all the major brands.

I would not recommend a cheaper styro incubator, if you can't afford even a Genesis, then consider building your own. A decent homemade one will hold temps much better than the cheaply made styro ones.

 

[prinellie]

Thank you dheltzel... some friends of ours got one (don't know which brand) and they said it was worthless. So I just thought I would go to the 'experts'! Have had Red Stars for the last 2 years but want to switch to Orps so that they will be broody and hatch some for me. But figured I might need an incubator at some point also. Thanks again.

 

[silkiespekins]

Hi everyone, sorry to hijack this thread. I'm new to all this!!
Does anyone have any feedback on this incubator? I would appreciate any feedback!! Thanks

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I use the Little Giant 9200 styrofoam. I have great hatches and I get no sleep during the hatch in order to have good hatches

...lol I wouldn't say styrofoam was useless. But I would never recommend the Little Giants (especially the newer models.) The hoverbator is a decent styrofoam. I have to agree though, if you can afford it- Go Brinsea. especially if you are a busy person. I never recommend mini incubators cause I'm too well aware of chicken math...lol