school buying incubator - point in some direction please

[TLWR]

Ok - I have no clue what we are looking for other than it needs to have an egg turner so we don't have to go into school several times a day on the weekends.

The cheaper the better.
Doesn't have to hold tons, will be used for a round of chicken and duck eggs for April. Then maybe we'll do something each year. So it isn't getting lots of use.

Any suggestions? Local pickup would be nice, but I can order online and get reimbursed as well.
Thanks

 

[Sphinx]

If you want to get something that is really easy for the kids to see inside, is really simple to operate, and has a really high success rate, I would suggest the Brinsea Mini Advance. I have one and call it the "crockpot of incubators". Once you get things set, you just leave it alone, other than to add a little bit of water every few days.

http://www.brinsea.com/prod-Mini_Advance_fully_digital_7_egg_incubator-230.aspx


I've heard good things about the little giant. However, you don't get quite as good visibility. It will hold more eggs though.

http://www.amazon.com/Little-Giant-Advanced-Incubator-Combo/dp/B004XNMGQ6

 

[Sphinx]

Oh, one other suggestion.

I've heard that local 4H groups will sometimes lend incubators to schools free of charge.


Also, you could also ask around at school- odds are good that someone at the school has an incubator and would be willing to help out.

I know that I personally am doing hatches at three different schools this spring with my little mini advance.

 

[TLWR]

Check with all the parents at school (it's a private preschool) and nobody has one.

I can get a little giant at TSC. Looking at HovaBator as well which seems to price out a bit higher.
I have the number for our local extension and will call them as well.

 

[speedy2020]

I would go with Brinsea ECO 20 with turner. It hold 24 eggs and very easy to clean.