good low cost incubator

[abhaya]

My kids want to hatch some eggs I think it would be cool to let them give it a try and see how it all works. What is a good small incubator that is not terribly expensive I dont think this is gonna be a regular event. I have never hatched eggs so any input would help My low cost incubator right now is my silkie

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

You are SOOOOOO wrong!!!!!!! You hatch once, it WILL be a regular event! It's SOOOOOO habit forming!

 

[Urbanfarmerkc]

The best incubator for kids if you aren't wanting tons of chicks is this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CHICK-BATOR-INC...ultDomain_0&hash=item3ca9b8dd61#ht_500wt_1156

This is the first one I saw on e-bay so feel free to shop till you find one that meets your needs. I've loved this one cause it is completely visible and when you are done you aren't left with 100 chicks... 3 chicks are much easier to deal with.

 

[FlashPointFarm]

Hovabator 1588 is a good choice for a first incubator. They have a good resale value as well.

 

[rebel yell]

Best thing to do is build one out of a styrofoam ice chest, probably only have to buy the thermostat, wafer type is what i use & they work great, & an old lamp light fixture, & mine has worked very good, the Omaha Steaks ice chest works the best for me, & its a lot of fun to hatch chicks out of something you built rather than one you buy, & a good experience for kids.

 

[kathyinmo]

On sale for $99.

http://www.brinsea.com/prod-Octagon_20_ECO_egg_incubator-224.aspx

 

[trilyn]

Agree with Kathy, go with the Brinsea...great price and great product!! It is on my Christmas wish list!

 

[ArieBLB]

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I agree, build one by yourself. take a look at https://www.backyardchickens.com/chicken-coop-incubator.html

Good luck, Arie

 

[dorthal]

I would say buy an incubator. I took a look at the homemade ones, the ones that I looked at, you would have to be a mechanic, electrician and goodness knows what else. Need something simple that anyone could do. You know, 1-2-3 easy peasy. I like the hen, but kids can't watch. You can buy a Hovabator, no turner in the $30-40 range. Then they could have hands-on turning them.

 

[cowhoss]

I am new to hatching as well and I decided on the Brinsea oct 20. It is supposed to be here on the 23! Somewhere on the forum there is a 10% coupon code for their website. Also if you go to the Brinsea facebook page there is another 10% off coupon code if you order by the 22 of Nov. Im not sure if you can use both but it sure is worth a try! I only got the first 10% off but still a great deal... Good Luck! ~R