Table top incubators safe for chicks?

[ozexpat]

Don't think hovabators have coils. I use a hovabator and it doesn't have a coil. I think your thinking about a little giant.

the coil is enclosed in casing. its the same coil in all three

 

[ducksarecool12]

Quote: Ohhhh, My hovabator doesn't have a coil but it is the newer one with a fan and digital temperature and humidity readings.
https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=77

Ive only used it once and it worked AMAZING for a novice! My shipped eggs I got 8 out of 11 and the two that didn't hatch had saddle air cell! I say that's a pretty awesome hatch for shipped eggs!

 

[rosemi78]

I have an LG and, yes, have had chicks touch the element with their heads. It's sad to hear them cry after they do. Because of that, I tend to take the chicks out and put them in the brooder a little sooner than I probably should, but luckily that hasn't caused me problems. Yet. It doesn't help that I struggle with getting/keeping humidity up in mine, so I lay a damp 12" towel on one side of the bator. The chicks seem to get a kick out of climbing on it and using it as a pillow at nap time.

 

[ozexpat]

Ohhhh, My hovabator doesn't have a coil but it is the newer one with a fan and digital temperature and humidity readings.
https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=77

Ive only used it once and it worked AMAZING for a novice! My shipped eggs I got 8 out of 11 and the two that didn't hatch had saddle air cell! I say that's a pretty awesome hatch for shipped eggs!

the genesis has the heating element built into the fan housing. much nicer design.