Incubators??

[sonz77]

This will be my first attempt at incubation, so I would like a little advice please?? I'm wondering what's a good incubator to buy, what do I want to look for?
The lady I'm getting the eggs from said just make sure it's got an auto turner. I found a 'farm innovator' one in eBay that looked decent. Am going to go to my local supply store first and see what they have.
Help please?!?!

 

[loveourbirds]

going by people's response on here:

farm innovators has several temperature fluctuations, but if you put it in a good place it will work ok- they tend to not last long

little giant is a little more temperature stable, replacement parts are a little easier to get - again they dont last long

hovabator is probably the best of the styrofoam units, they are a little more pricey. you can order plastic bottom protectors, these make the incubator last a little longer.

brisnea has the least complaints, lasts pretty well - biggest complaint i have seen is the temperature isnt always accurate on the readout - never trust a thermometer that comes with any incubator.

 

[sonz77]

Great, thank you!! I will start looking locally today and see what I can find. The eBay ones weren't going to get here In time also.
I'm nervous about this and just want to give it my best shot!

 

[loveourbirds]

relax, the more you get stressed about it the more your gonna drive yourself nuts trying to keep things perfect.

a hen can do this in below freezing temps, or on a 100 degree day. she can do it when its raining, or in the desert where it hasnt rained in months.

just in case you do fail the first time - dont get discouraged. it happens to a lot of us.