Incubators

[Lisa Atchley]

I'm new to the hatching of chicks. Right now I have two hens that are doing the work. However, I would like to get an incubator. What brand does everyone suggest and what are the pro's and con's to the brand? Any suggestion is appreciated.

Thanks

Lisa

 

[N F C]

Hi Lisa, welcome to BYC!

I've never used an incubator but have you been to the Review section of BYC yet? Maybe the incubator reviews written by members will be helpful:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/egg-incubators

You could also ask questions about them here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-hatching-eggs

Hopefully another greeter will come along and be able to answer some of your questions.

It's nice to have you here!

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

You can try using the BYC search bar to search "incubator recommendations" to get others' input on their incubators. There are quite a few threads so hopefully you will find some good information.

 

[drumstick diva]

I've never used an incubator either. But more greeters will be coming up on and may have a lot of information for you. Welcome to BYC.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi Lisa

Glad you could join the flock! I would recommend that you buy the best you can afford. For me I would go with a Brinsea 100%. They are a little more pricey but are well worth it. They make various models depending on how many eggs you wish to incubate. Also how much you want to be hands on with your incubation. They are a very reliable brand holding temp and humidity well. I have the octagon 20 advance EX model and it's a totally set and forget incubator. It's auto turn and has a humidity pump that manages the humidity for me. All I have to do is candle the eggs and top the water tank up a couple of times during incubation. At lockdown I remove it from the turner and remove the eggs from the dividers. The pump easily gets the humidity up to the required 65% for hatch.

Wishing you the very best of luck with your choice of incubator. Be sure to check out the links that NorthFLChick left for you for more info on other incubators.

Enjoy BYC

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!