I’m hatching for the first time this year! I think I will be using the Harris Farms NR360... I was also looking at the Brinsea Maxi 2, but it’s twice the price and the reviews for both machines seem about even
We will also be buying some live chicks after we see how many hatch. We currently have 9 hens and want to bring our flock to 24... so we’ll have to get at least 3, even if we have a 100% hatch rate.
Ordered our hatching eggs from Highland Homestead, and will likely buy live chicks from our local farm supply store(Coastal Farm and Ranch). The eggs I ordered will be blues, sages, olives, and Marans. Will buy white or Tan layers. I like a diverse flock, breeds and egg color. Our current flock contains: Silver laced Wyandotte, buff Orpington, white Leghorn, Barred Rock, Easter Eggers, and Dominant Coppers... all 15birds we add this year will be new breeds to us!

We will also be buying some live chicks after we see how many hatch. We currently have 9 hens and want to bring our flock to 24... so we’ll have to get at least 3, even if we have a 100% hatch rate.
Ordered our hatching eggs from Highland Homestead, and will likely buy live chicks from our local farm supply store(Coastal Farm and Ranch). The eggs I ordered will be blues, sages, olives, and Marans. Will buy white or Tan layers. I like a diverse flock, breeds and egg color. Our current flock contains: Silver laced Wyandotte, buff Orpington, white Leghorn, Barred Rock, Easter Eggers, and Dominant Coppers... all 15birds we add this year will be new breeds to us!