What incubators are good to buy for beginners?

[PoultryAndPets]

I have been hatching ducks for two years now, but I haven't been incubating and have really just bought fertilised eggs and placed them under my broody ducks. I would like to start incubating so that I am able to take advantage of imprinting (and I am aware of how that sounds) so that my ducks are a little bit more friendly towards me. I'm not a farmer, and I'd likely not sell these ducklings, so I'm really looking for an incubator that hatches 6-12 duck eggs, and that will last. I don't need anything over-the-top or fancy - I'm just looking for something simple so I can have a go at it, I suppose. If I want to continue with it I'd likely upgrade but we'll see. I have a budget of $100 and as I'm really viewing this as an experience to gain knowledge (and ducks obviously), I'd rather not go over it. I live in Australia, and so I have looked at Brinsea, but they seem to be over my price range. If anyone has any advice I would certainly appreciate it. Is there a good place to buy incubators second-hand? Thanks.

 

[Debbie292d]

I have been hatching ducks for two years now, but I haven't been incubating and have really just bought fertilised eggs and placed them under my broody ducks. I would like to start incubating so that I am able to take advantage of imprinting (and I am aware of how that sounds) so that my ducks are a little bit more friendly towards me. I'm not a farmer, and I'd likely not sell these ducklings, so I'm really looking for an incubator that hatches 6-12 duck eggs, and that will last. I don't need anything over-the-top or fancy - I'm just looking for something simple so I can have a go at it, I suppose. If I want to continue with it I'd likely upgrade but we'll see. I have a budget of $100 and as I'm really viewing this as an experience to gain knowledge (and ducks obviously), I'd rather not go over it. I live in Australia, and so I have looked at Brinsea, but they seem to be over my price range. If anyone has any advice I would certainly appreciate it. Is there a good place to buy incubators second-hand? Thanks.

You could check Facebook Marketplace or Craig's List to see if they have any used. I picked up a used Brinsea 56 EX from Marketplace.

I started with an NR 360 and now use both of them. I think the NR 360 would be great for beginners as I was!

Always get a separate thermometer/hygrometer though as both incubators were off a bit. I got two different Govee brand and love them.

Here is a thread about another good one that's cheaper than those.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/kebonnix-12-egg-incubator-thread.1568172/

 

[PoultryAndPets]

You could check Facebook Marketplace or Craig's List to see if they have any used. I picked up a used Brinsea 56 EX from Marketplace.

I started with an NR 360 and now use both of them. I think the NR 360 would be great for beginners as I was!

Always get a separate thermometer/hygrometer though as both incubators were off a bit. I got two different Govee brand and love them.

Okay, thank you so much

 

[nuthatched]

I would avoid 'yellow chinese' incubators sold on amazon/ebay, Brinseas are nice but way overpriced for what they are. They do have a ding and dent clearance but they changed $30 for shipping for my door opener (which doesn't work), I can't imagine what the shipping for something bigger would be.
Nature rights are good incubators.

 

[Tonyroo]

If your handy with tools you can build one at the size you want. And get the necessary parts online and put it together. Less than $50. Just your time, tools and materials.