What is the best incubator for chickens?

[ChickenJV12]

In this case it’s you (Original Poster), meaning the person who started the thread

Ok Thanks!

 

[HuffleClaw]

Ok Thanks!

You’re welcome! Good luck next spring with your eggs!! I hope it goes well!

 

[ChickenJV12]

You’re welcome! Good luck next spring with your eggs!! I hope it goes well!

Thank you!

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

@Shamo Hybrid do all 3 of those have temp and humidity control?

They have temperature but no humidity, but then again you will have to get an extra seperate thermometer/hygrometer anyway for whatever incubator you plan to buy be it these I recommended or not, because you always want to compare the temps on both of them (built in temp/ separate temp) to make sure you are in the ballpark figure and not way off. With that said, you can look into a temp/hygrometer with a lead probe (string thing) that you can slip into the incubator such as the last incubator I suggested where I've seen people stick the lead through the vent hole on the top plastic cover which makes things easier..... or you can just get a regular one with no leads and find room to stuff the whole thing into the incubator, I suppose, but I'd much rather get one with a lead. Take a look on Ebay 'Temperature Hygrometer' and you will see what they have to offer, it's only about $10 or less. And the incubators, also look on Ebay as you can usually find them for cheaper.

 

[ChickenJV12]

They have temperature but no humidity, but then again you will have to get an extra seperate thermometer/hygrometer anyway for whatever incubator you plan to buy be it these I recommended or not, because you always want to compare the temps on both of them (built in temp/ separate temp) to make sure you are in the ballpark figure and not way off. With that said, you can look into a temp/hygrometer with a lead probe (string thing) that you can slip into the incubator such as the last incubator I suggested where I've seen people stick the lead through the vent hole on the top plastic cover which makes things easier..... or you can just get a regular one with no leads and find room to stuff the whole thing into the incubator, I suppose, but I'd much rather get one with a lead. Take a look on Ebay 'Temperature Hygrometer' and you will see what they have to offer, it's only about $10 or less. And the incubators, also look on Ebay as you can usually find them for cheaper.

Is there any incubators that say the humidity?

 

[ChickenJV12]

Is there any incubators that say the humidity?

like on the incubator

 

[imnukensc]

@Shamo Hybrid Have you ever hatched chicks in an incubator? Have you ever had an incubator and tried to hatch chicks? Just wondering what your experience is with incubators.

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

like on the incubator

Sure they do on some incubators. How much are you looking to spend on an incubator? Some of the Chinese ones comes with a humidity readout too but I've heard they are highly inaccurate as well.... my point is, whatever incubator you get, it would be advisable to STILL get another temp/humidity gauge so I think it will be somewhat of a moot point in selecting an incubator solely on one that has humidity readout as they are notorious for incorrect reading anyway (if looking at Chinese incubators) and personally I wouldn't even put in in the same ballpark as a reliable separate temp/hygrometer unit's humidity reading and would just rely that instead.

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

@Shamo Hybrid Have you ever hatched chicks in an incubator? Have you ever had an incubator and tried to hatch chicks? Just wondering what your experience is with incubators.

Are you questioning my expertise? Is that it? How dare YOU!!!!

Well, I've just had a successful hatch with what looks to be only 1 egg not making it, it's a dirty egg but I candled and the chick looks fully formed though I don't think it will hatch. I by no means claim to be an 'expert'...... these are just my opinion and what I would look into if I was to start over again. I've been doing a lot of reading and looking into incubators, reading reviews, etc etc. way before I got into this incubating venture and just offering my advice. Tis all.

Now.... what about YOU, huh? What have YOU brought to the table in the form of tips, opinions, and advice to be shared with others, other than logging on just to question people and their motives??? J/K man, relax. Again everything I've offered as far as tips and recommendations and whatever else goes is solely on MY PERSONAL OPINION.

 

[imnukensc]

No need to shout at me. I was merely asking what your experience with incubators was. Apparently it isn't much.