I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this but here goes. I'm looking to buy an incubator, I was hoping for a little help in picking out the best one. I won't be using it all the time as we our just begining but I want the best for my money that I can find. I am willing to spend up to about 200 dollars.
I don't own one, but if I was shopping in that price point, I'd be buying a Hovabator 1588 with a turner
Capacity is the first consideration what is your need? Are you OK with a Styrofoam incubator or do you prefer cabinet style? Are you a builder and can you make one? Do you desire (need a turner) Are you in a hurry? I got a great Sportsmand on Craigslist for 150 dollars about a 600 value. These come up not often but they come up. Lots of things to consider. I personally like a cabinet bator (just because I do) I do not hatch enough chicks to justify one but that is me. The styrofoam one's work just fine. I hate eating off the stuff I hate drinking coffee off the stuff and I cant stand to hear it squeak ... Styrofoam that is. All of that is personal for me and has nothing to do with that incubator's ability to hatch chicks
I would rather not build, as this is only a hobby right now I think I don,t need a lot of capacity maybe around 40 tops.
You can also get some great deals on ebay. I had a hovabator first but had a hard time with night dips in temps, so I got a brinsea. The best thing ever! Just set it and forget it!
http://www.brinsea.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=52 they are having a sale! Check them out. I had great results with them years ago with Button Quail. I wish I could get a new incubator now~
Whatever you do decide on.......I'd recommend that you get one with an air-circulating FAN and an EGG-TURNER. They will make your incubating more successful and less bothersome. -Junkmanme-
If you are looking to buy an incubator in the $200.00 price range, I would suggest a GQF Model 1588 Hovabator + 1610 Auto turner - You can get all this for way under $200.00 - in fact, you'll be able to get it for around $185.00 shipping included! Brinsea Incubators are a bit more expensive, but also worth while considering. You will get better value for money when you buy the Hovabator. Hope this helps!
thanks everyone I think i have decided to go with a hova-bator forced air with egg turner, i'm also getting the still air to use for hatching. I found a sale on a combo kit with both for under 200.
$200 incubator? well, if the money is converted to my local currency and you buy an incubator locally made here, you'll be able to buy an incubator (well a good one) able to hatch more than 1000 eggs. well, $ more valuable here than in US. good luck with the new bator.
