I've got 8 eggs under a broody hen, got rid of the rooster since he got aggressive and when I did a quick search is said the hens can lay fertile eggs for up to 4 weeks. I'd like to get some input on if I should try incubating some eggs? Eggs are from another hen. Even if I don't incubate them the whole time I think I'd like to get a small incubator just in case my hen decides to call it quits with a couple days to go or after only a couple hatch, then I can put the rest in an incubator to finish up and hatch out. Especially since this is her first time as a broody mama, I'd like to at least have a back up plan ready if she fails.
Mainly, I'd like to buy one and not DIY something. What incubator have you found that you like best? I assume I'd want one with an automatic turner? Anything specific I should look for or avoid?
I searched in the articles and found these to look into: (Any thoughts on them?)
Harris Farms Nurture Right Incubator ($130)
Janoel 12 incubator ($56) = This seems to be a generic model that different sellers put their own name on
I'd rather get the smaller, cheaper, generic model but if they are just no good then I don't mind buying something like the Harris Farms Nurture Right Incubator instead since I'd rather have something reliable that's going to do the job.
Mainly, I'd like to buy one and not DIY something. What incubator have you found that you like best? I assume I'd want one with an automatic turner? Anything specific I should look for or avoid?
I searched in the articles and found these to look into: (Any thoughts on them?)
Harris Farms Nurture Right Incubator ($130)
Janoel 12 incubator ($56) = This seems to be a generic model that different sellers put their own name on
I'd rather get the smaller, cheaper, generic model but if they are just no good then I don't mind buying something like the Harris Farms Nurture Right Incubator instead since I'd rather have something reliable that's going to do the job.
