well if the ducks & chickens want to lay when it is cold outside then year sure get that bator fired up too! lol
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No shame..... Just had 6 in mine when I first got it. It was sad to see so much room and not have it full, but I filled it up quickly week by week.
I've been thinking of getting a bigger incubator myself. I have quite a few people that want Ancona ducklings this spring and the little Brinsea Mini isn't going to cut it. I really like the Mini and have been looking at the Brinsea Octogon 20 Advance. Anyone have this one? Or have any other suggestions for a good tabletop incubator?
I'd like a brinsea. I have 2 hovabators (the genisis is pretty good) and one little giant which his more trouble than its worth IMO. Only ok if you fill it up completely with eggs, and monitor humidity and temp round the clock. My next bator is gonna be a big brinsea. I don't see me getting a cabinet one, I only have 2 acres and 50 or so birds.
I really like my little Brinsea Mini. I just plug it in, set the number of days, temp, and turning settings, and that's it other than adding water to the well every few days. It's really easy. I also like that the plastic is easy to clean - the main reason why I've stayed away from styrofoam.
I might go ahead and try out the Genesis, though. I've heard other people say they like it and it's less than half the price of the Brinsea Octogon 20. Do you use the auto-turner or hand turn? Have you successfully hatched duck and goose eggs in it?
I might go ahead and try out the Genesis, though. I've heard other people say they like it and it's less than half the price of the Brinsea Octogon 20. Do you use the auto-turner or hand turn? Have you successfully hatched duck and goose eggs in it?
We have two of the 20's one standard one advanced. They work just as smoothly as the mini, no fuss, no muss. Chicken, Duck, Goose, Emu have all hatched in our two. I use them as NICU bators now for those special needs hatches. It doesnt hold many goose eggs because of the size, so a flock of multiple breeds or large numbers would run out of room fast. Otherwise they are gem to have, use, clean. One also goes into our sons school for them to use during the fall each year. They are that full proof IMO.
wouldnt trade my redwoods for the world though when it comes to waterfowl hatching.
I just bought a GQF Digital 1502 Sportsman in the Fall and I'm happy so far. The temps are perfect, Humidity good, and lots of room. It allows me to do staggered hatches every week.
Do you use the autoturners or hand turn (for duck and goose eggs)? I was wondering about the size - if it would be big enough. The Ancona eggs are roughly chicken size, but the goose eggs... How many goose eggs can you fit in one (with and without the auto-turner)?
auto turn everything, the goose eggs and emu eggs were both hand turned AND auto turned. 3 emu eggs fit nicely maybe 4 if they were the right size. Goose three rows of three fit perfect, sometimes you can get a couple more depending on how large they are and since they have to lay on their sides for the entire time.
I have an auto turner for quail, chickens/ducks/turkeys, and geese. I definately prefer hand turning for the goose eggs, but I love the auto for everything else. I've hatched quail, pheasent, duck, goose, turkey, and chicken so far.
I havn't hatched emu, but a lady a few hours away has eggs for sale right now......
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