Hatching Wannabe

[crzychicken]

Hi all, I'm thinking on getting a incubator a small one. Which one is best ? I do want one that's does it all? My son wants to hatch some chicks in April 09 and this will make a great X-mas gift.

Thanks
Crzychicken
jody

 

[rooster-red]

Whatever you do, don't waste $ on a chic-bator, the one that is dome shaped and holds 3 eggs.

They are junk.

 

[Riocotesei]

Most here suggest A hovabator Genesis. It holds up to 46 eggs. There are still air and fanned ones availible. There is also a brand called Little Giant that you could probably find at any feed store. In my area tractor supply has them for the cheapest. $41.
I suggest you do reasearch on the two brands and that will help you decide.
Good Luck!

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

I agree with the other two. Stay away from the little chickobator and the hovabator is awesome! Love mine!

 

[crzychicken]

Ok Thanks. I have no idea which one to get. I have never hatched eggs before
and I'm new to chickens I have 5 -13 week olds and 25 -2 week old chicks. We just built a small coop for the 2week olds 5x6 and I have a 10x12 for when I can put them all together the 5 -13wk old are i n a old rabbit coop for now. they will share a run 150'X150' and it will be divided for a while or until they check out one another and get acquainted.
We just got addicted to chickens my son has enjoyed the whole experience.

 

[chickenfanatic]

yup the genesis 1588 hova bator is great and a good price for a good deal and great people may i suggest home and barn basics they are one the byc sponsors and plus they give u a 5% discount just for being a byc member they are great people to hope this helps

 

[crzychicken]

Thank you, thank you. I went and looked at that website. I will be getting a hova-bator, looks like it's easy for my son to use he'll love it.
Crzychicken