Which incubator to buy?

[Coop de Grille]

I'm ready to take the plunge into hatching my own chicks. I would like a recommendation for a decent incubator in the lower price range. I don't need anything fancy (until I really get bit by the hatching bug) but I would like something that will hold the temp and not fall apart after one hatch.

I attempted to make my own out of a cooler and it's pretty ghetto looking. I'm having a hard time maintaining the temperature. I'd like to hatch them, not cook them, which is what I think I will happen with the one I made.

 

[kathyinmo]

What is your price range? Do you want a turner with it? That is about $50. extra.

 

[Coop de Grille]

I was looking at this one:

http://www.amazon.com/HovaBator-Advanced-Egg-Incubator-Combo/dp/B004XNVCS4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1

 

[Jake1297]

I have two Little Giants for incubating. One has the turner and the air circulating fan. I use this one for the first 18 days ad then they go into the other Little Giant for lock down. This one is a still air and has no turner or fan and is used only for lock down and hatching. The only reason I'm using two is cause I got one cheap for $5 at a yard sale. The little giants are known for temperature spikes. I have lucked out as both of mine are very steady with the temperature. F.I.Y. Get a good one no matter what brand. Cause you'll be addicted after your first egg hatches.

 

[kathyinmo]

I was looking at this one:

http://www.amazon.com/HovaBator-Advanced-Egg-Incubator-Combo/dp/B004XNVCS4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1

I have one of those models. Well, actually,, I have 2 of them. They work very well. I also have the HovaBotor 1588 (Genesis) model, and love it. It is a little bit higher, but I love that it is preset and I have had the best results with it.
Here it is $111. but without the turner.

 

[thasista]

I went to eggcartons.com and bought their "Fall Harvest" which is a little giant with a different name I think. The price was fantastic with a turner, fan, and very nice hygrometer for about $109. This is my third incubator. I have 40 eggs in it right now and the temp is rock steady. I also have a Brower Top hatch that is holding well that runs about $199. I have an LG still air that I use as a hatcher and it is holding steady as well. I have no complaints about any of these.

 

[Coop de Grille]

I like the Fall Harvest one! Where do you put eggs for lockdown? I thought they stayed in the incubator until hatched, and then transferred to a brooder.

 

[dwegg]

go with the hovabator 1588...they have anew model for 2012 and it is awesome...can't go wrong with it...the best....

 

[quintinp]

You could check Craigslist. You could make one. I am about to start making a cabinet incubator. I am going to retire my fridge incubator.

 

[bakingintherain]

there are a couple on ebay with the turner for less : ) thought you would like to check them out. btw they are not mine i was looking for a second one and found them

I was looking at this one:

http://www.amazon.com/HovaBator-Advanced-Egg-Incubator-Combo/dp/B004XNVCS4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1