Opinions on the GQF cabinet incubator, please. Model #1202

[Chic-n-farmer]

I'm shopping for another incubator. I have a chance to buy a used
GQF #1202 for a good price.

Opinions please.....

 

[Grillo]

they are good. All cabinet models from GQF will get the job done with relative ease, it's all a matter of does it have what you need in terms of features? Good luck.

 

[bigredfeather]

I love mine. It is worth every penny. I find my self hatching just to hatch, not because I need the chickens. If you get it, make sure you fill and submit your information for hatch-o-holic annonymous that comes with it, as you will need it. lol

 

[ChanceRider]

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LOL, that's sure the truth! I bought a used one in great shape from a friend for $150... it's been in constant use since I bought it about 4 months ago. My neighbor and I are in cahoots... she brings me chicken and duck eggs, I incubate and hatch them out, she sells them, and we split the $. My "profit" has paid for the 'bator.

I'm not sure which model my GQF cabinet is, but it's great at holding temp and humidity. GQF sells accessories for the cabinets as well as any replacement parts that might be needed.

Good luck.... post pics of your new 'bator if you decide to get it!

 

[ranchhand]

She already got it!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2732070#p2732070

 

[Chic-n-farmer]

Thanks folks!

He had two he was selling so I bought them both! (One a friend will be buying) He had a barn full of chicken, quail, and duck equipment. Brooders, feeders waterers, etc,...

I was so caught up in buying out his business that I didn't scrutinize the incubators as well as I should have. Of course, I didn't have a list of what should be on them anyway.

Now that I've taken time to compare them today I see that I am missing one thermometer and one humidity tray. I might have overlooked them when we went back to load everything. If not, I will order new.

I am really looking forward to trying mine out. Especially since my previous incubator was a forced air LG without a turner! (Or a broody....which is my favorite incubator!)

 

[Chic-n-farmer]

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Hey, Sally. How are you today?

 

[ranchhand]

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Hey, Sally. How are you today?

Just fine. So..... when are you going to load the mega bator, and what are you going to put in it? I can't wait to see!

 

[Chic-n-farmer]

I am aiming for the all-time record Rooster Hatch. I hear the title is currently held by some lady in South Carolina. Somebody better warn her, 'cause she is goin'down!