what kind of incubator?

[petchickenlover]

What kind of incubator do you have? i'm thinking about getting this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HOVABATOR-INCUB...178?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5ac895e2 OR
http://cgi.ebay.com/Little-Giant-Fo...877?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ea4eb1ec5
Is there anything else i would need for the incubator, besides what comes with it?

Thanks

Cross posted in "ducks" as this will be for duck eggs.

 

[tia]

I've never used that kind. I would think a good thermometer and hygrometer would be necessary so you can make sure your temp and humidity are where they should be.

 

[latebloomer]

i think in general, most people think that hovabator's are better than LG's

also, most people, again, in general, find a forced air better than a thermal air

 

[pruitt514]

I thought about buying the same one. I was going to try the PC fan in the bator to make it forced air.

 

[latebloomer]

i have the hovabator 1602n to which a fan from incubator warehouse has been added. i'm in lockdown on my second hatch with it, for the second time, i'm using shipped eggs. the first hatch was at 50%, which i've read is about par for the course, i was hoping for more, but my fingers are still crossed on this second hatch.

 

[Fiddlehead]

For $150 why not get a Brinsea?? I have a Brinsea Eco 20 and an LG, absolutely no comparison. Brinsea wins in every category. Good luck!

 

[pruitt514]

That is the problem $ 150.00 without the egg turners. That is too rich for my blood.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I have the 1602n and hatch the stupid thing. Can't get temp over 99, so I use it just to hatch in. Go for something with a fan.

Incubator Warehouse has the Genesis 1588 (which has a fan) for $119.99. And save $5 with coupon code 5off25.

They also carry the turner. http://incubatorwarehouse.com/index.php/hova-bator-egg-turner-chicken.html

Cheapest place i've found the genesis for. I have 2 and love them. You don't really need the turner, you can just hand turn or tilt the incubator a couple times a day.

Or they have the 1588 +turner for $160 http://incubatorwarehouse.com/index.php/hova-bator-genesis-1588-starter-kit.html?___store=default

 

[latebloomer]

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i haven't had the temperature problems sundown has, but if i were going to hatch a lot more, i'd try that genesis for sure.

 

[petchickenlover]

Thanks for the input! I'll look at the suggestions and pick the best for me