What’s the best incubator?

[geecia1135]

I bought a LG 10300 I am giving up on it after reading how bad these are I can no longer keep trying. I was so excited because it will be my first hatch of chicks So what’s everyone else using? Pros and cons? Please help me I’m in desperate need I have 30 beautiful eggs waiting for me

 

[GotCoop]

I'm so sorry you are having these problems. When you say the eggs are waiting on you...are they being stored somewhere or just waiting for you to be ready for them? I guess my question is how much time do you have to start up a new incubator? (if they are stored somewhere it makes it more challenging and potentially not viable) This is what I would do (everyone has their own value judgments on
these types of events.)
1. If they have been stored:
- eggs are starting to lose viability with everyday you wait
- you don't want to throw good money after bad on your current incubator...but did you purchase the eggs...are they worth a few dollars more investment to prevent losing them? Then I would go to Walmart and buy one of these (or something similar).

- Start eggs now
- It will be close enough to get them started, and you can candle in 7 days to see if they are viable. You have an additional source to compare against the other therms (you can even pick the therm that gives you the central reading). This gives you another 7 days to come up adjustments or with plan B.
- As long as humidity is are 50% or less you are probably okay...people do dry incubation with good success...so you can even leave out the water for the first week
- Again, if these are stored eggs, for a few dollars more you maybe able to still have a decent hatching. And, if not, it's just part of the experience process.

2. If the eggs haven't been laid...just "reserved"...then plan B and a different incubator could be the way to go. Others on the forum can give good advice (I just use a Hova bator and a home built, but they work for me.)

Good Luck, again sorry for the frustration, it's a pain when you can't determine "truth" because all the instruments are reading different.

 

[ChickenFox]

I myself just bought a Incuview all in one that arrived today. I won't get to give it a proper test until the Easter HAL but I've heard some good things about them on here from other members. Also the Hovabator Genesis 1588 seems to be a long standing reliable incubator that many use. The only reason I didn't go with it is because I have a hard time keeping stryofoam bators clean and the Incuview is plastic with a HUGE viewing area. Brinsea's are more expensive but seem to be rated among the more reliable bators.

I'm sure there are plenty of members who will give you pro's and cons to a variety of incubators. You can also check out the reviews section to see what has been reviewed by members.

 

[geecia1135]

I'm so sorry you are having these problems. When you say the eggs are waiting on you...are they being stored somewhere or just waiting for you to be ready for them? I guess my question is how much time do you have to start up a new incubator? (if they are stored somewhere it makes it more challenging and potentially not viable) This is what I would do (everyone has their own value judgments on
these types of events.)
1. If they have been stored:
- eggs are starting to lose viability with everyday you wait
- you don't want to throw good money after bad on your current incubator...but did you purchase the eggs...are they worth a few dollars more investment to prevent losing them? Then I would go to Walmart and buy one of these (or something similar).
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- Start eggs now
- It will be close enough to get them started, and you can candle in 7 days to see if they are viable. You have an additional source to compare against the other therms (you can even pick the therm that gives you the central reading). This gives you another 7 days to come up adjustments or with plan B.
- As long as humidity is are 50% or less you are probably okay...people do dry incubation with good success...so you can even leave out the water for the first week
- Again, if these are stored eggs, for a few dollars more you maybe able to still have a decent hatching. And, if not, it's just part of the experience process.

2. If the eggs haven't been laid...just "reserved"...then plan B and a different incubator could be the way to go. Others on the forum can give good advice (I just use a Hova bator and a home built, but they work for me.)

Good Luck, again sorry for the frustration, it's a pain when you can't determine "truth" because all the instruments are reading different.

Thank you for all the information!

 

[geecia1135]

I myself just bought a Incuview all in one that arrived today. I won't get to give it a proper test until the Easter HAL but I've heard some good things about them on here from other members. Also the Hovabator Genesis 1588 seems to be a long standing reliable incubator that many use. The only reason I didn't go with it is because I have a hard time keeping stryofoam bators clean and the Incuview is plastic with a HUGE viewing area. Brinsea's are more expensive but seem to be rated among the more reliable bators.

I'm sure there are plenty of members who will give you pro's and cons to a variety of incubators. You can also check out the reviews section to see what has been reviewed by members.

I will check those out definitely don’t want to go with styrofoam anymore thank you!!