Incubator advice wanted

[Jeff Cooper]

Although I am certain this topic has surely been discussed I could not find it in a thread search.

I am looking for advice on buying my first incubator. After spending countless hours looking and reading reviews I am more confused than ever.

I want it to hold over 30 chicken eggs, be as automatic as possible and hopefully cost under $200.

Please make a recommendation if you can.

 

[Brooks_]

The Nurture Right 360 only holds 22, but under $200 and very automatic.

 

[CanadaEh]

you would want it to be forced air (have fan inside to move the air around) and well insulated to minimize temp differences throughout. I have a Chinese one with 56 egg turner, plastic inside with outer styrofoam shell, that works well for me. The brand name ones were 3x-4x the price for the same size and functionality.

 

[Jeff Cooper]

My daughter's friend gave her a used Farm Innovators 4250 but I cannot get the humidity above 37% so I guess it is trash.

 

[Brooks_]

My daughter's friend gave her a used Farm Innovators 4250 but I cannot get the humidity above 37% so I guess it is trash.

Maybe not. I've read of people doing it "dry". IIRC, around 35% was their target.