what INCUBATOR to buy

[Silkie horsechick]

No wonder they are so cheap!
I have borrowed my sister's for this first hatch, but ordered more eggs and need to purchase.
It is a Hovabator, just looked, didn't realize it is a 1602N.
I am due for chicks Thursday, so keep your fingers crossed, but the temp has been pretty good I think.
Between 98 and 99.5 and fairly managable.
I have an egg turner in it.
Unless someone can tell me otherwise, that the 1588 is so much better, I will go with this less expensive model I think

 

[tia]

R-Com and Brinsea are great. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. They are more costly, but if you have the money to spend on them they are worth it.

 

[Silkie horsechick]

Thanks everyone. I bought a HovaBator with your help.
It was the most economical and reputable that I could swing.
thanks again.
(I'm excited about my eggs!)

 

[britsngrits]

no matter what you get an egg turner is key and I have noticed that a fan makes a huge difference in hatch times. Without a fan it can take my eggs 21+7 days to hatch!

 

[tracyjenner]

Brinsea no matter what! Good reliable, worth the extra and even have a good resale price if you ever decide to retire!! The eco was $99 so I would call them and se what offers they have

 

[Silkie horsechick]

got the turner, but didn't realize a fan made that much difference.
Wonder if a little camper-frigerator battery fan would work?