Recommended incubators for temp and humidity control?

[Bangarang64]

I have the Brinsea 20 Octagon with auto turner. I'm going through my first successful hatch with this incubator right now. It's really dummy proof as long as you don't over-think things. The temperature is regulated, and it has a humidity gauge on it, so you can easily adjust if needs be. Brinsea also has a humidty attachment so that everything is automatic. I got mine for $250, but the bright side is that it's under warranty.
The only con I've noticed is keeping the humidity up for hatch time. I've found that I have to put in a warm, wet washcloth and then just apply warm water to it every day for the hatch days to keep my humidity up over 65. This could be the time of year however, and my location. I do think the temp might run a little low, since all my hatches were a few days late, but my chicks seem healthy, and you can adjust the temp if you need to.

If you've got the money for it, I would really recomend this Incubator. It's simple, it's under warranty if something does go wrong. The only role you play is the occassional water bringer and unplugging the machine at the end.

You must have the Brinsea 20 Advance. I don't think The Brinsea 20 has the humidity inciator. If this is the case, there is no possible way to get the 20 Advance with autoturner for $250 nowadays. If there is, I was capable of finding it.
So, since the basic 20 didn't have temp indicator or humidity, I decided to go with the Reptipro. It's big enough to place those items inside..

 

[rebschix]

My husband gave me a great idea for the humidity issue, that actually works too well. He said its used in cigar humidors......the green styrofoam "frog" material that's used in flower arrangements. Just be sure to get the wet kind not the dry kind. Soak it in warm water before placing it in the bator, and you don't need a very large piece..I also place it in the cup of water in side the incubator in case the water runs dry while I'm not lurking in the windows

 

[dolfi]

i have a little gient incubator. works well for me and keeps the temperture at all times