well, is he skilled in fixing them? and does he have some the same size? totally up to you. either learn how its done or pass. i agree about the bator. it looks like a dinosaur. lol cool though. i only have a styrofoam still air. but i was lucky enough to find a turner that fit it at a goodwill for 5 dollars ! it really increased my hatch. i also bought a temp/ hydro in the garden section of lowes so i could keep better eye on it. it was about 8 dollars. i just hang it from one of the holes. i have had good and bad luck with these chicks. if its not using its legs at all i would guess(without seeing it in action) its bad.