incubator help

[greenthumb89]

i am wondering if anyone has had any succes with the little school incubators, the ones that hold 2-3 eggs? i am asking because i would like to try hatching a few eggs, only 2 just to see if i can and i dont want to sink a lot of money into an incubator and those little ones only cost 20 dollars. any help would be wonderful thanks luke

 

[s6bee]

Folks have had success, but I think they recommend getting some of the other larger ones for a higher success rate.

 

[gumpsgirl]

I have heard of people using them, but if you watch you can find LG's that have been used for almost the same price! Try posting a wanted add on Craigslist or your local freecycle. You could also see if the local high schools might have one you could borrow. Especially since it is summer! Maybe even a local 4-H club would have one they could lend you. Good luck!

 

[MissPrissy]

Success in those things are few and far between. I have never heard of more than 1 chick hatching at best. Chickens are social and a lone chick doesn't thrive as well as one living with a chick friend. As an unexperienced hatcher I can't imagine you would have very good results. You would be better off with a larger incubator and 6 - 12 eggs.

You can build one. See the link in my signature line. People are building and having great success.

 

[greenthumb89]

thanks for the help everyone!