Idiot-Proof Incubator?

[al6517]

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LOL

When I first saw the thread I just wanted to see if any LG people would pipe in and say the LG was what the OP should buy. But then again they spend most of their time over on the Help I am killing my egg's in a LG thread, it's where they discuss the best way to place explosives on an LG LOL.

 

[chicksntexas]

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LOL

When I first saw the thread I just wanted to see if any LG people would pipe in and say the LG was what the OP should buy. But then again they spend most of their time over on the Help I am killing my egg's in a LG thread, it's where they discuss the best way to place explosives on an LG LOL.

seriously, right? As a beginner, I wish I would have done more research with experienced hatcher people and spent a few extra dollars...I've only done 1 hatch and got 3 of 7. Have 26 in lockdown now. And 12 more waiting to go in. I am really thinking of getting a new one! But the third round will probably be my last hatch. So, I may just suck it up and use the LG...

Anyway...OP...do your research before you buy! lol

 

[gryeyes]

Brinsea. I have 3 of the octagon20 advance EX units on a table in my guest room, never a problem with tipping the humidity pumps. And 2 mini advance EX units in a bookcase, same no tipping problem. But then I have no kids....

 

[Denninmi]

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No kids either, just me, and I'm going to be 46 next month, so age is no excuse -- well, maybe its getting to be an excuse again already. I'll get the senior discount in a few year.

The latest incident was because I got tangled in the cord.

 

[sben451]

I recommend the Brinsea. I have 2 Eco 20's and love them. Virtually foolproof.

 

[Mmmatt13]

If you decide on a Brinsea you may have to calibrate the temperature (I didn't think to after I got it and assumed it would take care of expensive eggs, but out of 12, one TRIED to hatch on day 24 and got shrink wrapped). It's not very difficult to do, there are instructions in the included packet, but it may invalidate the desired "idiot-proof" description.

 

[EmtheFishLady]

As far as the Brinsea goes, I had never hatched anything in my life, and managed to hatch EMU eggs in it. I didn't mess with it at all. I also recently hatched a lone call duck egg. I'd stuck it in there and completely forgot I had the incubator running.

 

[Duramaxgirl]

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So true! I got really tired of 104.3 and 93.6 at 2am in the morning... if you want to get up all night long and babysit a bator its the one for ya!
I do love my new GQF cabinet bators but they're not cheap...

 

[hencackle]

LG.

just kidding...LG is what I got...it has been mind racking...definitely not set and forget....

Well....it IS better than nothing. Especially when your broody decides to leave the nest on the 18th day, calling it quits. Not exactly wanting to resort to the bra-bator, so I took whatever I could find at the nearest TSC--the very last LG in stock, no turner, no fan. And don't you just hate the itty bitty thermometer that comes with it!?

Even if I have a broody, I still incubate the eggs because they stay cleaner, don't get broken or eaten--then I graft the hatched chicks. Yep, I love the way there's no exposed element for a hatchling to burn itself on. The R-Com 20 is large enough for me since I prefer small batches, as well as the 2 people for whom I hatch eggs.

The other incubators I considered was the Brinsea Octagon 20 and the Hovabator 1588. I decided against the 1588 because it was styrofoam and I don't like the feel of, or the sound of, my LG when I put the lid on the base. Guess that's a bit OCD.

I hope the original poster picks several choices and reviews the manufacturers' websites carefully. Don't make a rush decision because the better incubators are expensive, but worth it.​

 

[LilyD]

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Well....it IS better than nothing. Especially when your broody decides to leave the nest on the 18th day, calling it quits. Not exactly wanting to resort to the bra-bator, so I took whatever I could find at the nearest TSC--the very last LG in stock, no turner, no fan. And don't you just hate the itty bitty thermometer that comes with it!?

Even if I have a broody, I still incubate the eggs because they stay cleaner, don't get broken or eaten--then I graft the hatched chicks. Yep, I love the way there's no exposed element for a hatchling to burn itself on. The R-Com 20 is large enough for me since I prefer small batches, as well as the 2 people for whom I hatch eggs.

The other incubators I considered was the Brinsea Octagon 20 and the Hovabator 1588. I decided against the 1588 because it was styrofoam and I don't like the feel of, or the sound of, my LG when I put the lid on the base. Guess that's a bit OCD.

I hope the original poster picks several choices and reviews the manufacturers' websites carefully. Don't make a rush decision because the better incubators are expensive, but worth it.

I agree, I bought an LG and honestly I have no problem with it. I do occasionally have to adjust the temp but I really don't mind doing that so it's not a problem for me. I don't want to cook my eggs like a set it and forget it crock pot meal I want to be a part of it. So the LG works for me. Honestly I don't think the changes in temp that I have been having are very high or low. it goes from 98.8 to around 100.8 but nothing too high or too low so my eggs are safe and developing well.

If you can afford something more expensive and are okay with spending a lot more to get some added bling then that's cool and you should do it. I am a teacher and have a limited income so the LG is one of the only ones in my price range.

I just wish everyone would stop bashing incubator companies and take each incubator on it's own merit. Each hatch is different and I have seen people posting that they have incubated in their incubators for years and then all of a sudden they get a bad incubation. It happens stop blaming the incubator and just be friendly for God's sake.