Which incubator to buy !!!

[BarnGems]

I could see me making a short walled foam surround to set it down in.
So the modification to add water for the humidity, I take it would be to drill a hole thru the top and then install a rubber plug or something?

I like your idea with a rubber tube. I was thinking more of putting the hole near the bottom on the side so I can stick my turkey baster into it reaching the reservoir and adding water.

 

[Rammy]

I use some tubing for fish tanks to reach the resevoir. I just cut the length I want and fish it thru a vent hole ontop and stick the other end into the resevoir I want. Then just keep a two litre bottle full of water in the room so its room temp to use when it needs refilled. To pump the water in I use a 12cc syringe. Works great.

 

[RoosterML]

Thanks for the info. So I take at the look down period you pull all the eggs out and remove the egg turner followed but putting the eggs back in of course. I did read someplace that someone said to lay paper towel on the bottom of this unit as the floor is slippery for chicks.

 

[aart]

Incuview doesn't really need more ventilation...tho some insulation around the bottom would not be remiss, especially if it's in a room that is not temperature stable.
There's a lot of good tips in this very long thread...and also proof that the MFG is very supportive...it's what convinced me to buy this one...and well I was and am smitten with the clear lid.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/incuview-incubator.852619/

I use a siphon bottle and added a 12" metal tube for adding water.

 

[3riverschick]

try here. by cheap Chinese, I meant 1-24 egg incubators. some of these are in your range and hatch more eggs.
https://www.alibaba.com/premium/chi...m=a2700.7735675.scGlobalHomeHeader.361.JRr201

 

[BarnGems]

Incuview doesn't really need more ventilation...tho some insulation around the bottom would not be remiss, especially if it's in a room that is not temperature stable.
There's a lot of good tips in this very long thread...and also proof that the MFG is very supportive...it's what convinced me to buy this one...and well I was and am smitten with the clear lid.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/incuview-incubator.852619/

I use a siphon bottle and added a 12" metal tube for adding water.
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Prior to putting my holes in i was getting terrible temps (101-103). My heater runs like a beast, its very hot almost constantly heating. I did stabilize (closed off the room)at 68 degrees and I tried changing the set temp but neither change had the desired effect, I still had fluctuations, little stability, and over heating. For me, mine needed more ventilation. Granted I put four small 1/16" holes in the bottom (1 in each corner) so I didn't put anything crazy like 1/2". I plan to run both machines on another test run (no eggs) in a few weeks when I get time, just to verify my findings.

Glad to hear that I wasn't the only one that loves the clear lid. Thanks for all the good ideas!

 

[RoosterML]

try here. by cheap Chinese, I meant 1-24 egg incubators. some of these are in your range and hatch more eggs.
https://www.alibaba.com/premium/chi...m=a2700.7735675.scGlobalHomeHeader.361.JRr201

Thanks but I'll stay away from Chinese product if possible. Besides we still need to make a trade deal. no deal no purchase

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

I would save money and go Chinese...... ya'll better learn CHINESE!

 

[aart]

Prior to putting my holes in i was getting terrible temps (101-103). My heater runs like a beast, its very hot almost constantly heating. I did stabilize (closed off the room)at 68 degrees and I tried changing the set temp but neither change had the desired effect, I still had fluctuations, little stability, and over heating. For me, mine needed more ventilation. Granted I put four small 1/16" holes in the bottom (1 in each corner) so I didn't put anything crazy like 1/2". I plan to run both machines on another test run (no eggs) in a few weeks when I get time, just to verify my findings.

Glad to hear that I wasn't the only one that loves the clear lid. Thanks for all the good ideas!

Setting for room temps....I think lowest is 70-80

 

[Mimi13]

@BarnGems thanks for the info. Is this the foam one from farm innovators your talking about? It does have a see thru lid.
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I have this very one and my eggs are on day 17. I like the fact I can see into the bator. I will bet that every bator has a learning curve to figure out. I don’t think any incubator would be considered a “set and forget” one. I have an external thermometer and hygrometer in addition to the built in ones. I constantly check all four gauges in hopes of both sets staying within the limits. And the humidity - well you do have to stay on top of that. The water will run out and the humidity will instantly drop. No slow decline. All this is what I mean by a learning curve. Hopefully I will figure it out one day for smooth sailing. However, in the bator’s defense, this is my first time incubating. My eggs are progressing just fine and appear to be a bit ahead of schedule. Oh my!