What do I NEED from Cutler besides incubator? Calling all enablers!!

[happydog]

I'm (finally!!) getting the Genesis 1588 from Cutler Supply. I want to hatch all different size eggs, from quail to goose. So I got the combo turner for chicken and quail eggs, and the goose racks.

What about the Cool-Lite Candler, is that a good thing to have or is there a better option elsewhere?

Should I go ahead and get some Chick Shipping Boxes? That seems like the next logical step if you're going to start hatching eggs, right?

Anything else that I'm missing, that I need, or that you'd recommend? Might as well get it now and pay for shipping all at once.

Thanks!!

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

Leg bands! Cutler is where I order my bandettes from. I wouldn't bother with the candler, I just use a mini mag lite, and it works awesome, but up to you.

If you intend to ship chicks, they yes, chick shipping boxes would be logical.

 

[kathyinmo]

I highly suggest getting this!

http://www.cutlersupply.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=624

 

[Coopa Cabana]

I have 2 Genesis 1588 - I think you'll like them. But it you're hatching a lot, you may want to think about getting a 2nd one without a turner to use as a hatcher. On day 18, I move mine from the incubator with turner to the hatcher with no turner. Also, be sure and get yourself a good hygrometer - I found some good ones at Walmart, but I'm sure you can get them at Cutlers.

 

[Peppermint]

I'm ordering the Genesis from Cutler today too

Kathy suggested that thermometer, but the Genesis has one...so I thought I only needed to order a hygrometer.

 

[sonjab314]

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Just a word to the wise, the cheap thermometers that come with the bators can be wrong. Be sure you check its accuracy before you depend on the reading from it. Congrats on getting the 1588. I LOVE mine

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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Just a word to the wise, the cheap thermometers that come with the bators can be wrong. Be sure you check its accuracy before you depend on the reading from it. Congrats on getting the 1588. I LOVE mine

She's absolutely correct! It's just a little thermometer on a piece of plastic-coated cardboard. Get a good digital - also best if both the thermometer and hygrometer have min/max readings.

 

[Illia]

Alright! An enabler thread for me.

I already bought two 1588 bators from them and was very impressed, so perhaps I should get more supplies. . .

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

If you're looking to be enabled... my vote is to skip the styrofoam incubator and go straight for the Sportsman cabinet style.

How's that for enabling?

 

[Peppermint]

Thanks for the advice. I think I'll keep the digital hygrometer/thermometer combo in my shopping cart...almost ready to commit!