what kind of bator is best

[chantecler]

HI

I just ordered the Hovabator Genesis with turner. I have heard lots of good things about on this site. I'll let you know how I make out with it.

N:_)

 

[deerman]

This is the best , this one on ebay NOW.







http://cgi.ebay.com/Lyon-Electric-T...ryZ46532QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



Here is a pic of mine with my grandson.

 

[UrbanMama]

That's high for a used one...a new one is 389$...

http://www.cagenbird.com/prod_incubators_files/Lyon_4.htm

But I have heard great things about the TX-7...I was so close to buying one....

I ended up getting another Hovabator Genesis. (Which I do love)

 

[deerman]

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Yes, one of the best,easy to turn if you dont get the turner. Just turn the dome, water bottle on outside.

This is the set it and forget incubator.
Another link to a used one on ebay.With out a turner.
Still can buy replacements parts

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140292022856

 

[PurpleChicken]

Quote:
No Consumer Reports on bators that I know of. However, even if CR
reviewed bators, I doubt they could determine in one test what the
years of experience people here have.

Parts availability is good on most models. You just call the manufacturer
and have the parts shipped. In the case of Little Giant or Hovabators
if the bator breaks you buy a new bator and switch over the fan and
turner to it.

There are a lot of members here who have made their own bators and
have had great success. Knowing your bator and hatching is way more
important than the bator itself.

I guess my point is there is no "Best" bator but there is a "Best" bator
for you.


Final thought:
I would never buy a used bator as my first bator nor would I spend
more than 50% of the new price on a used model. For some crazy
reason used bators on Ebay sell for almost as much as new ones do.

 

[Bammony]

I have used 3 different incubators in the past. 2 I made myself and the other is a Sportsman 1502. I really, really enjoyed my homemade bators! I hatched out hundreds of chicks in the homemade bator I gave away. The sportsman is a very nice bator also, but very expensive too. You can make a homemade bator very easily and get great results.

 

[nursebay]

I have a rcom 20 and a hova genesis with the turner. To be honest I don't have any better hatches with the Rcom lol, but its more precisely controlled. I love both.

 

[deerman]

Quote:
No Consumer Reports on bators that I know of. However, even if CR
reviewed bators, I doubt they could determine in one test what the
years of experience people here have.

Parts availability is good on most models. You just call the manufacturer
and have the parts shipped. In the case of Little Giant or Hovabators
if the bator breaks you buy a new bator and switch over the fan and
turner to it.



There are a lot of members here who have made their own bators and
have had great success. Knowing your bator and hatching is way more
important than the bator itself.

I guess my point is there is no "Best" bator but there is a "Best" bator
for you.


Final thought:
I would never buy a used bator as my first bator nor would I spend
more than 50% of the new price on a used model. For some crazy
reason used bators on Ebay sell for almost as much as new ones do.

Used incubator like the lyons and Gqf sportsman, last for years, got some of mine 20 years ago. never had to replace any parts yets.

Agree some on ebay sell for high dollors. Every incubator I have I got used.

Would never buy a used Styrofoam incubator

 

[jrtpro]

I just got another TX-7 on ebay for $140 with turner and extra egg grid. It is on the way. Just keep looking and when you least expect it one will pop up.

 

[wjallen05]

Good thing my dear friend has an incubator and is willing to hatch out eggs for me!

I'm also hoping I have a broody hen.