Is this incubator worth it?

[Dinos_rock]

http://www.homeandbarnbasics.com/1602NIncubator.html

 

[lurky]

If i was buying one, i think i would choose this one http://www.homeandbarnbasics.com/1583Incubator.html
I think they are both a good deal, but i did not like the little windows.

 

[kellim]

I have not had experience with that particular model but I do have a hovabator genesis that I LOVE! I have heard good things about the 1602N as well just haven't had any experience personally with it. I think most any hovabator is good though i had a LG thermal one that wouldn't hold temp for nothing. Hovabator is supposed to be MUCH better at holding temp because of the wafer.

 

[My Little Sister's Farm]

styrofoam incubators have a lot of supporters out there, and for someone one a budget, as long as it has the circulation fan and you get an egg turner so you can leave them alone, you will be okay. I had one for years and by best hatch was like 50%. I lucked out in getting a cabinet and my hatches have never been less that 90% since, but if you get a styrofoam to work like some people i know can, they are a steal for the amount of use you can get out of it. go with the one with the fan though, you'll double your hatches in some cases. good luck

 

[Dinos_rock]

Cool, thanks. I am still trying to decide if I should make one or buy one...

 

[conny63malies]

i love my 1602N , i have a turner for it now. Out of 14 duck eggs i set 11 are kicking. Just make sure its in a room with a stable temperature. I got mine in the basement were it is about 68f.If you want to spend more money buy either the 1588genesis or a Brower top hatch. Oh i think the smaller windows are better - keeps the temps more even than those big windows, hey its dark under the hen too.

 

[Dinos_rock]

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This will hold goose eggs, right?

 

[Cara]

With the right egg trays it will, but goose season is over for this year.

 

[Dinos_rock]

Yeah, I know. I want to practice with chicken eggs first, then try goose eggs.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I would NOT order the 1602N. I have that one, and the temps are always changing. The windows on the top let out alot of heat. i have to keep a folded up washcloth over one of the windows so the heat doesnt escape.

If you do get that one, it WILL hold goose eggs. For $41.00 it isnt a bad price, but you need to keep a small towel over one of the windows.

Waterfowl eggs hatch better in a forced air incubator.