Models of Incubators available for budget conscious people??

Go to amazon and look at the incubators there. You can find some and may need to buy the turner by itself, but can probably find them for about $100 plus shipping. I think there are hovabators that have can have about 40 eggs if they are in a turner.

 

What about the Brinsea Eco 20. It's selling on the Brinsea site for $119.95. I realize shipping is more, but not much more. Also, the Brinsea Mini Eco is selling for $64.95 on the Brinsea website and shipping is only $20. The Mini Eco can hold 10-14 eggs depending on size.

 

With your budget, I would go for a HovaBator. You will find them at all different prices. Just shop around. I have 3 HovaBators, of various models. I like them all. I have 2 Brinsea Eco models, and I HATE them. Besides being so small, and no turner (Eco model), and no humidity control (Eco model). I just use them as a "recovery room," for my chicks to dry and fluff in, after hatching in my HovaBator.

My advice would be to have one with a fan. The still air models seem to cause problems for some folks. On the other hand, if you have spare parts from a computer, you could install your own fan, and save money that way.

Good luck!

 

The next Brinsea special (typically a 10 percent off coupon when ordered through their website) is supposed to start February 3rd. This would bring the mini advanced (with turner) into your price range ( including the cost of shipping this).

Gail

 

Strombergs on line show a ECO-20 for $123.00 with free ship...cva34

 

Here ya go! My parents have used this incubator with great success for years.
1) HovaBator Still Air Egg Incubator 1602N
2) Circulated Air Fan Kit
3) HovaBator Egg Turner 1611 (Universal Size)
4) Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer with Min/Max Memory
All for $109.99
http://incubatorwarehouse.com/egg-incubators/hova-bator-egg-incubator-combo-kit.html

 

I just bought the new digital Genesis 1588 with 1611 turners for $183 with shipping to NY. I was looking at the cheaper hovabators but kept reading about someone with low or no hatches, difficulties with one thing or the other, some BYC members with luck. I himmed and hawed for a while reading post after post on incubators. But realized ALOT of BYCers have the hovabator 1588. And the new digital control panel just came out. I ordered it from Cutlers supply. Should be here by Wednesday, but won't hatch till March. Also I liked the big window for my 3 1/2 year old and 21 month old.