What brand of incubator is best?

[Macy]

I am looking into purchasing an incubator soon. I will order one by spring 09. My question is: What brand or type of incubator is best? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[cdeans]

I really like the Hovabator. We have tried the Little Giants, they are ok but hard to keep a steady temp. We also have a Brower Top Hatch but we can not seem to get the temp steady either. So we just bought a Sportsman 1502, and we will see how that works, but I hear great stuff about that. So if you want to stay on the cheaper side, then a Hovabator, if you want to spend a lot of money then the Sportsman. I hope this helps!

 

[ddeans]

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What are you going to be doing with your bator? How many eggs, etc. The question is really which one works best for you. Like cdeans said, the Brower Top Hatch and the Hovabator didn't work for us, but they may be just right for you.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I like the Brinsea Octagon 40. It always stays a constant temp, its forced air, and I always get great hatches.

 

[amyquilt]

Right now, I'm in love with my homemade "MissPrissy Chic Chick Bator" !!!

 

[sandspoultry]

GQF Sportsman, you can hatch anything.

Steve in NC

 

[kenny671]

what is a missprissy chic chick bator

 

[cubalaya]

little giant with auto egg turner

 

[Macy]

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What are you going to be doing with your bator? How many eggs, etc. The question is really which one works best for you. Like cdeans said, the Brower Top Hatch and the Hovabator didn't work for us, but they may be just right for you.

I'm looking to hatch anywhere from three to a dozen at a time. Hopefully.

 

[seriousbill]

Depends on your budget. I like my R-Com 20 for small hatches. It's fully automated and nearly foolproof.