What to buy????

[mcfarlandteresa]

Hello! I am really wanting to get an incubator. I really don't need a large one but I don't know where to start.

What's the best one for a first timer? Any help will be greatly appreciated!!

 

[Hooterville]

From what I understand, many on here love their Hovabator 1588--Genesis. Do a search for recommendations and you should find lots of threads with opinions.

I bought a Hovabator myself--it works well as it has a fan and I did go ahead and get the turner. It's a little harder to stabilize than the 1588--which I understand is set to the correct temperature--but it was a bit cheaper.

One of BYCs sponsors--Home and Barn Basics sells them and you can get a discount if you mention you saw their ad on BYC--email them for the details.

Hope you have great hatches!

 

[needmorechickens!]

Just make one! I just made MissPrissys, its pretty easy and a lot cheaper. If you go to search and search for "pink duct tape" you will get her instructions. If you need help post questions or PM.
~Rebecca

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

Brinsea incubators work the best. I have a Brinsea octagon 40. I got it about 6 years ago, and it still works great.

Be careful with foam incubators, if the room temp doesnt stay constant, the temps in the incubator will vary.

 

[chickenfanatic]

i love our hova bator 1588 genesis its great and not to pricey yes brinsea and rcom both make excellent product but u can buy a big sportsman for a lil more then they cost a genesis is almost as good in my opinion and alotttttttt cheaper. whatever u buy may i make the suggestion that u look at home and barn basics for it they are great to deal with and very helpful plus u get a 5% discount for being a byc member. hope this helps