What incubator do you have?

[NSB]

Just wondered if anyone could recommend a cheap one for beginners

[MaureenHall]

I've borrowed Lynda's but there's some cheap ones on Ebay, this one looks really good New Forced Air Incubator / hatching eggs on eBay, also, Poultry Hatching Incubation, Pet Supplies, Home Garden (end time 09-Feb-09 11:01:40 GMT)

[NSB]

Hi Maureen

Is this like the one you have? Im so confused over all of them.

[lynda66]

i have a maino, but only cos the bloke that maureen put the link on to didn't have any on, and i got it cheap .....to be honest, unless you are going for large quantities of hatchings theres not much point in going for a big expensive one, basically they all do the same thing, and all you really need is a constant 37.5-38 temperature.

the only exception i would say is if you aren't going to be able to turn the eggs a minimum of 3 times a day, then go for an automatic turning one, but they are a lot more expensive

if i had to buy one now, i'd go for the one on the link xx

[CoraxAurata]

Mine is An yellow octagon one from Brinsea - I had previous experience of this type, but was lucky enough to get it bought for my birthday...

[Snadger]

Mines a Maino similar to Lynda's and I got mine even cheaper than hers!

Similar to this one but without all the gadgets! Maino MPS12A Egg Incubator, Quail Pheasant Duck on eBay, also, Poultry Hatching Incubation, Pet Supplies, Home Garden (end time 10-Feb-09 08:49:45 GMT)

[NSB]

Do you have to turn the eggs?

[lynda66]

yes NSB a minimum of 3 times a day to make sure the chick doesn't stick to the sides or get deformed, on day 18 you stop turning them.

and yes you have to turn them in the maino too as it isn't automatic

i got mine for about £40 including a digital thermometer so you can get em cheap, but you have to keep your eyes peeled

[Hilary B]

The Octagon can be purchased with or without a 'turning cradle'. If you buy the cradle, that runs everything for you, if not, then you simply change the 'tilt' of the whole thing at suitable intervals, rather than needing to turn each egg by hand. It does make life easier.....

[Snadger]

........................i got mine for about £40 including a digital thermometer so you can get em cheap, but you have to keep your eyes peeled

£21 for mine!

[lynda66]

£21 for mine!

but mine was including postage, and you had to buy a digital thermometer mine was included

[NSB]

I want an incubator cheap around the prices snadger and lynda paid but it has to be able to turn itself as im at work all day. Please if anyone sees one can they please pm me. There is absolutley nothing in south east england. Everyhting is miles away collection only. Or I was thinking is there someone who can incubate some eggs for me and I come and collect the chicks.

[lynda66]

as long as you turn them in the morning, and when you get home and again before bed they will be fine, but will keep eyes peeled, very much doubt you'll get an automatic one for anywhere near that price though.

have a look on ebay at eggs, you often find that sellers will say day olds available as well as eggs, or you could email local sellers, and ask if they would hatch you some?

or try local poultry auctions, or see if you can find any other local breeders. (often found on specific breed sites), or theres a magazine think it's called practical poultry, or something, which has adverts in it

[Snadger]

but mine was including postage, and you had to buy a digital thermometer mine was included

I haven't GOT a digital thermometer! I've got a Hygrometer come thermometer and a laboratory thermometer with it.

So mine was still cheaper than yours.......so there!

PS Why doesn't someone start a thread for the cheapest inccy?........I win up til now ......Ha!Ha!!!

[lynda66]

*pokes tongue out at snadger, i thought you bought a digital one?? lol