What kidn should i use?

[the3quail]

My hen and maybe a rooster will be laying/mating soon. If i do have a rooster, WHat kind fo incubator should i use that is cheap but good?

 

[Willow2253]

How many eggs do you want it to hold? How user friendly would you like it to be? What’s your price range? I have a nurture right 360 that I really like. It automatically turns the eggs, holds 22 eggs, is forced air, and runs temps and humidity well. It’s also not too expensive, around $150.

 

[the3quail]

How many eggs do you want it to hold? How user friendly would you like it to be? What’s your price range? I have a nurture right 360 that I really like. It automatically turns the eggs, holds 22 eggs, is forced air, and runs temps and humidity well. It’s also not too expensive, around $150.

I want it to hold 10-15 eggs. I am looking for one that is less then $100. any recomendations?

 

[Willow2253]

I believe a styrofoam incubator like hovabator and little giant would be more what you’re looking for in that case. Basic still air models with no egg turner are going to be the least expensive option for those, but they do take more work to hatch successfully.

 

[the3quail]

I believe a styrofoam incubator like hovabator and little giant would be more what you’re looking for in that case. Basic still air models with no egg turner are going to be the least expensive option for those, but they do take more work to hatch successfully.

So a turner would be better? and by what i see, they are more exspensive?

 

[Weeg]

I am gonna use the Nurture right 360! I haven't bought it yet, but I am gonna start a mini chick selling business, because eI really want to hatch, but don't need anymore chicks! I highly suggest it, it looks fantastic! (I may not be the best opinion though, since I haven thought it yet or anything! )

 

[JacinLarkwell]

So a turner would be better? and by what i see, they are more exspensive?

Turners are more expensive because of convenience on your part

 

[Willow2253]

An egg turner just makes it easier on you. Eggs need to be turned at least 3 times a day so the embryo doesn’t stick to the shell, and having an automatic egg turner means you don’t have to go in every few hours and do it yourself. Forced air incubators also tend to have better hatch rates because it makes the temperature more even throughout the incubator than if you had a still air model. Each of these does add to the cost because it’s extra parts to the incubator.