What kind of incubator

[Didi84]

In April my mom is getting me an incubator for my birthday I was wondering what kind she should get.

 

[The Phantom]

I have heard Brinsea is super good. But they are expensive.

 

[Pyxis]

That really depends on how many eggs you want it to be able to hatch, what the budget is, how much you want to have to monitor it or if you want a more 'set and forget' type incubator, etc. What kind of budget are you looking at?

 

[pennyJo1960]

In April my mom is getting me an incubator for my birthday I was wondering what kind she should get.

How much is will willing to spend incuviews xl like 176. and change

 

[Xlcandylx]

I've got a pretty good one from tractor supply costed 150 for it but it comes with everything you need. I just hatched my first batch of chicks this week and they are healthy babies.

 

[IncubatorWarehouse.com]

You can never go wrong with a HovaBator 1588 or an IncuView.

 

[Percheron chick]

With incubators, you get what you pay for. Anything under $100 is going to be a lot of work to get decent hatch rates. The smaller the unit, the harder it is to maintain humidity and temperature. They also often do not accommodate larger duck and goose eggs. I'm more the set and forget group. Egg turner and good size water reservoirs are a must. Maintaining temperature and humidity are top priority.
I went with the incuview based on reviews, price and that I didn't need separate egg turners for chicken and geese eggs. The other best first incubator is the Genesis 1588. Both are priced in the $175 range.

 

[lazy gardener]

A BIG ONE!!! Just kidding. How sweet of your mom!

 

[SuChick]

The other best first incubator is the Genesis 1588.

Cutler is selling this Genesis Hovabator 1588 WITH the turner for $173.30
https://www.cutlersupply.com/collec...enesis-pre-set-thermostat?variant=28961412683

I've used this incubator many times and never had a failure that wasn't due to my poor choice of eggs to put into it.
Don't skimp. Get the turner.
Don't forget to read ALL the directions.
Failure is optional.