Still-Air vs. Forced-Air HATCHER

[MagpieDucks]

At the rate my 2 Orpington Bantam pullets are laying, it looks like I'm going to have to do some staggered hatching. Obviously I can't get by with just 1 incubator. I've been using a Hovabator 1602 (Forced-Air) which works fine with the amount of chicks/ducklings I am usually hatching. My question is, what kind of incubator works best as a hatcher. Forced or Still air? Any recommendations? I'd like something on the cheaper side.

Thanks, !

 

[casportpony]

At the rate my 2 Orpington Bantam pullets are laying, it looks like I'm going to have to do some staggered hatching. Obviously I can't get by with just 1 incubator. I've been using a Hovabator 1602 (Forced-Air) which works fine with the amount of chicks/ducklings I am usually hatching. My question is, what kind of incubator works best as a hatcher. Forced or Still air? Any recommendations? I'd like something on the cheaper side.

Thanks, !

I've used a cheap Janoel knock-off as a hatcher and it works quite well for me. I like it because it has lots of room and it's easy to clean.

 

[MagpieDucks]

I've used a cheap Janoel knock-off as a hatcher and it works quite well for me. I like it because it has lots of room and it's easy to clean.

Still air or forced?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Forced air is always preferable to still for both setting and hatching.
Between thermal stratification and warm/cool zones more problems and protracted hatching may ensue.

 

[casportpony]

Still air or forced?

Forced air.

 

[aliciaplus3]

I have been using my nurture rite 360 for hatching.... its a forced air unit less expensive than some but so far dead on. I have had it on non stop since mid dec.

 

[casportpony]

I have been using my nurture rite 360 for hatching.... its a forced air unit less expensive than some but so far dead on. I have had it on non stop since mid dec.

I've heard good things about those.

 

[aliciaplus3]

yes I am happy its holding temp very well so far and its easier to get the humidity up than my brinsea... so for a hatcher I am fully enjoying it

 

[aliciaplus3]

yes I am happy its holding temp very well so far and its easier to get the humidity up than my brinsea... so for a hatcher I am fully enjoying it

Don't get me wrong I Love my brinsea for the incubation period.... its just nice to have a smaller unit that holds temps to hatch in.... I couldn't afford another Brinsea to use as a hatcher..... lol