Too many choices...which incubator is best?

[calgal98]

Thanks everyone. I agree that a sticky at the top of the page might be a good idea. I feel kinda like one of my hens running around after the one with the worm....lots of energy spent with little return!! LOL. I'm thinking I'll sneak in a hovabator as that seems to be the most often rated well. Would be interesting to see a poll of who has what and satisfaction ratings as well. Would help the neophytes tremendously~!~

 

[pascopol]

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1588 is just another (improved) styrobator made o styrofoam, and altough it's performance is better than of the other styrobators, Genesis is no match for Brinsea for easy cleaning, durability and warranty.

It is also way overpriced.

 

[gumpsgirl]

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1588 is just another (improved) styrobator made o styrofoam, and altough it's performance is better than of the other styrobators, Genesis is no match for Brinsea for easy cleaning, durability and warranty.

It is also way overpriced.

The Brinsea is nice, I agree, but those bators are very pricey. That's why I said at the beginning of my post that the 1588 is decently priced. For the price you pay and the dependability of the bator (the temps. don't bounce up and down), you can't beat it.

 

[rughooker]

I don't want to hatch many eggs. I saw a cute pink one that hatches 3 at a time. It was about $153.00 . I think I saw it on Ideal Hachery or My Pet Chicken website. Sounds very "state of the art".

Just 3 at a time! Enough for me.

 

[slc]

Rcom makes some pretty nice electronic controlled incubators.
http://www.rcom-incubator.com

 

[Mahonri]

Hovabator Genesis 1588 with auto turner.

Plug and play. $168 w/ quail eggs. made by GQF... call them or order online.

 

[pascopol]

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Brinsea ECO $149 with autocraddle (turner) , plug and play, rock solid steady temperature, no spikes, very durable molded plastic not styrofoam, easy to clean , 2 years warranty.

Do they give you 2 years warranty on any styrobator?

Beats the pants of any styrobator including overrated 1588 Genesis.

 

[jvls1942]

what bator is best?
what is the best temp?
what should the humidity be?
what came first,chicken or the egg?

You will never come up with an answer... many opinions, and lots of argument is all..

 

[gypsy2621]

I have 2 different types of bators running.
I have the still air off the rack styrobator and a Lyons
So far both have given me fair hatches.
The Lyons doesnt have an auto turner yet, but what I find with hte Lyons is the wet bulb and the wafer seem to always be in the way when you turn eggs.
It appears it doesnt matter where you place the eggs the wet bulb finds one and cracks it.

The Styro off the self TSC bator, is fine with out an auto turner but I find it spikes and drops temp more easily than it should.
even with the temp drops and spikes I have a better hatch rate with the styro bator.
I was wondering if its
A) because there is better exchange of fresh air.
B) because you have to be more attentive (turning more etc)
or
C) there just isnt any reason.

I have used my auto turner with the Still air and decided the leg issues were not worth the cost of the turner,
maybe mine is defective, I am not sure, but curled feet and leg deformaties were rampant in most of the eggs hatched using the turner.
Since going back to just laying them on their sides in the bator I havent seen one curled foot , nor any leg deformaties.
is my turner whacked or could it be a genetic thing with my birds, I am not sure, I do know how ever that the 3 different types of birds, chicken duck and quail have all stopped snce taking the turner out.

 

[Eric in NC]

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Brinsea ECO $149 with autocraddle (turner) , plug and play, rock solid steady temperature, no spikes, very durable molded plastic not styrofoam, easy to clean , 2 years warranty.

Do they give you 2 years warranty on any styrobator?

Beats the pants of any styrobator including overrated 1588 Genesis.

Please show me where I can get the ECO with a turner for $149!