Mahonri's 2nd Annual NYDHatch, watching them grow...

[ginbart]

Maybe I can get a little help here from my friends. I'm looking for my new bator and this is what I found now can someone tell me the difference. Thanks

Hova Bator Incubator Model 1602N

AND

Hova Bator Incubator Model 2362N

Is a 2362N better then a 1602N?

Thanks I'm getting ready to get one.

 

[call ducks]

Good news!, i can do the new years hatch!!!!! instead of eggs i am getting chicks... now how will i keep from not putting any thing it for 3 weeks???

 

[Mahonri]

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Look up the Hovabator Genesis 1588 with auto turner. It's a good bator... Miss Prissy turned me on to it and it's hatched me a lot of chicks.

 

[kathyinmo]

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The difference is still air or circulated air (with a fan).

2362N--Circulated Air Hova-Bator Price: $84.50
1602N--Thermal Air Hova-Bator Price: $53.98

https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_listItems.asp?idCategory=31&orderBy=sku

 

[Happy Chooks]

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I have the 1602N with the egg turner. I love it, it works great.

ETA: And buy the Brinsea spot check thermometer. It's super accurate. Best money I ever spent.

 

[ginbart]

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The difference is still air or circulated air (with a fan).

2362N--Circulated Air Hova-Bator Price: $84.50
1602N--Thermal Air Hova-Bator Price: $53.98

https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_listItems.asp?idCategory=31&orderBy=sku

I saw both of them with turners on ebay. One was $109 and one is $119. but I think the 1602n was more. Thanks

 

[ginbart]

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I have the 1602N with the egg turner. I love it, it works great.

ETA: And buy the Brinsea spot check thermometer. It's super accurate. Best money I ever spent.

Sorry didn't mean to take over the thread, just wanted some help. Thanks Happy Chooks and kathyinmo.

 

[kathyinmo]

Thought some of you may be interested in these articles.
I think they are excellent publications.

Incubating (with graphs for record keeping):

http://gallus.tamu.edu/library/extpublications/b6092.pdf

Hatchability Problem analysis:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa204

Pipped eggs that do not hatch:

http://msucares.com/poultry/reproductions/poultry_pipped.html

 

[Mahonri]

Kathy, You KNOW I spent time reading that last link... I'm going to share that with everyone I know.

I'm just going to have to figure out a way to keep the vents open and keep the humidity up as you know, my greatest frustration after lockdown are all the fully developed chicks that didn't make it.

 

[Mahonri]

I think this is as good a place as any to talk about different incubators, pros/cons etc... We all want to have a HAPPY New Year's Day.