15 best household incubators for household plots

Another popular Russian-made household incubator. Manufacturer – OOO "Bagan", Novosibirsk. The high demand for this model is due to the affordable price and solid functionality. Incubator "Ideal mother hen" is available in versions for 35, 63, 98, 104 and 150 eggs. As in the Cinderella incubator, the ability to work on battery power is implemented here. The case of an incubator is made of polyfoam that considerably facilitates the weight of the device.Of the obvious advantages, one can single out modern heating elements (REHs) with high heat transfer and an unlimited resource, as well as low power consumption (maximum 90 W).

Video review "Ideal mother hen"

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Advantages: price, simple design, maintainability, compactness, performance.

Disadvantages: problems with temperature spread (up to 3 degrees in the center and along the edges), problems with the rotary mechanism, incorrect temperature sensor readings, camera material - foam (a favorable environment for bacteria).

"Cinderella" – a very popular household incubator, the production of which is established in Novosibirsk. This device has received wide distribution, primarily due to its low price. A brand new incubator can be purchased for only 5000-6000 rubles.
The peculiarity of the "Cinderella" is that the heating element of the device can work not only from the 220V network, but also from the energy of hot water. Very well in the incubator, an automatic egg flip is implemented, which occurs 10 times a day. Capacity is 70 chicken and 40 goose eggs. If the turning mechanism is removed from the incubator, then the apparatus will mix 100 chicken eggs, but the turning process will have to be carried out manually.

The design of the "Cinderella" in comparison with foreign incubators is far from ideal. After the purchase, problems may arise, such as the wire at the grate has broken or the thermostat has failed. And this is normal, because for such a price there is simply no better option.Moreover, any information on the proper use of this incubator and its improvements can be found on specialized forums.

Video about the experience of working with the Cinderella Incubator

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Advantages: affordable price, high percentage of output (under 90%) when following the instructions.

Disadvantages: poor ventilation, uneven heating, there are complaints about the problem of the thermostat.

One of the best-selling models on the household incubator market. Blitz – a very successful model with an automatic turning mechanism, which quickly won the trust of the owners of private farms. The accuracy of maintaining the temperature in this incubator is 0.1 ° C (not every modern incubator can boast of such indicators). The inner lining is made of galvanized steel, the wall thickness is 40 mm. Humidity can be adjusted with a damper between 40 and 80 percent.

In the apparatus, everything is done in such a way as to simplify the process of hatching birds as much as possible and increase the reliability of the system. For example, if there is a power outage in the network, the device automatically switches to battery backup without additional settings for temperature, humidity and rotation mechanism. In this state, the incubator can work for more than a day. As soon as the mains voltage appears, the process of switching from the battery to 220 Volts occurs again automatically.

The Poseda BLITZ incubator is a worthy answer to foreign analogues.

There is an option with a capacity of 72 eggs. The Blitz incubator is also available with digital electronics.The operating program of the device is set electronically and all the necessary information is displayed on a bright display.

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Advantages: keeps the temperature perfectly, good battery, the egg turning mechanism works like clockwork.

Disadvantages: price, there are complaints about the malfunction of the thermometer, it is inconvenient to add water.

Lightweight, compact, with a digital display, the River Covina Super 24 household automatic incubator, made of durable plastic, is excellent for hatching chicks of various types of poultry. This device is designed for laying 24 chicken or 96 quail eggs. It is also possible to breed larger chickens, such as goose. But it is worth considering the nuance that if the egg by weight exceeds 180 g, it will have to be turned over manually.

To carry out control, which is especially necessary at the end of the hatching process, a viewing window is provided in the incubator body.Special water tanks maintain the desired level of humidity and can be replenished without opening the lid, thus without affecting the temperature indicators, which are automatically adjusted in the range from 30 to 40 g. The built-in turbofan ensures uniform heat distribution inside the incubator. Based on the feedback from the owners, we can safely say that this model will be the best choice for meeting the needs of a small subsidiary farm, demonstrating the stability of high hatching rates.

The high-quality English-made Ovation EX 28 domestic incubator is suitable for both a professional and a novice bird breeder. The transparent plastic from which the strong case is made allows to observe all process of an incubation. Since the equipment is fully automatic, it is only necessary to enter the necessary parameters recommended for each specific bird species and expect a good output. All indicators from temperature, humidity and power sensors are displayed on a digital screen. It also sets the time interval for turning the eggs. This model is programmed to sound an alert in cases where temperature fluctuations occur, both inside and outside the device.

The Ovation EX 28 uses the unique Induced Dual Airflow ventilation system, which provides better even heat distribution around the entire perimeter. If necessary, the function of additional periodic cooling of eggs is provided. The Biomaster antibacterial additive included in the plastic prevents accidental infection and death of the embryo.Ovation EX 28 owners leave mostly positive feedback, from which we can conclude that they are completely satisfied with a successful purchase and excellent results.

Sufficiently high-quality device of Italian origin. It has all the necessary functions for a comfortable hatching of young birds: automatic temperature and ventilation control, a removable control unit for convenient cleaning of the incubator chamber, a large viewing window. The water tank is made in such a way that the humidity in the incubator chamber is always maintained at the same level of 45 - 55%. Novital Covatutto will mix 140 quail, 54 chicken, 60 pheasant, 40 duck and 15 goose eggs. The withdrawal percentage is 80 - 90%.

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Advantages: quiet operation, good design, comfortable, easy to use, high hatchability

Disadvantages: the price, the declared capacity is somewhat overstated.

Owners of household plots speak flatteringly about the Korean incubator R-com King SURO20. And not just like that. This is a really successful model in which two important indicators are implemented - automation and reliability. Koreans excel in everything related to electronics and they managed to make a solid incubator with artificial intelligence technology.

Users note the very convenient operation of the R-com King SURO20 incubator. Unlike most domestic models, here you can really lay eggs and forget about them. You do not need to constantly monitor egg turning, humidity, control splitting, etc.This device can be a great helper in breeding poultry.
The incubator will fit 24 chicken, 60 quail and 12 goose eggs.

What is interesting in this Korean device:

• Power failure memory and notification function
• Four vents to minimize impact on thermal insulator
• Automatic humidification function
• Adjustable airflow to control the air in the incubator
• The bottom of the pallet is made corrugated to protect the chicks from leg deformation

Only one thing confuses - the price, which exceeds 35,000 rubles. For this money, for comparison, you can buy 2 - 3 domestic incubators with a total capacity of 100 - 150 eggs. In other matters, what to choose quality or quantity is up to you.

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Advantages: accurate humidity control, automation, ease of use, high brood percentage

Disadvantages: small capacity, high price, passport in English.

The BLITZ BASE 520 incubator will become the best assistant in the artificial breeding of birds by the owners of the mini-farm. This is a large, accommodating 520 selected chicken eggs, automatic unit with a power consumption of 3.3 kW / h. The case and universal trays are made of metal and food plastic. For convenience of service the incubator is equipped with two doors.On the front side, it is transparent and allows you to visually track the process. To adjust and track the internal conditions and the operating mode of the rotary mechanism, this model has an electronic control unit.

Maintaining a certain humidity occurs due to the automatic spraying of water mist, due to which the desired indicator is reached very quickly. The BAZA 520 incubator has an alert system that is triggered in the event of a power outage or temperature changes. Despite the fact that it does not have a backup power supply, it can maintain the climate necessary for proper incubation for quite a long time.

An incubator designed specifically for breeding waterfowl. This was made possible thanks to an oversized tray, where goose eggs are placed in a strictly vertical position (initial bookmark). After culling, the tray becomes a little looser (as a rule, up to 10-15% of eggs are culled on average), after which the remaining eggs can be laid out at an angle or horizontally. The laying in TGB-70 A "BIO" is carried out directly in the body of the incubator due to the possibility of tilting the tray. It is impossible to call this method convenient - it is much easier to put eggs in a drawer. Auto-rotation in the process of incubation is carried out with the help of a remote reversible winch. In general, the model does not hit the pocket much with the price level, but it is a very solid incubator.

Advantages:

• specializes in breeding waterfowl;
• is inexpensive;
• good thermal insulation.

Flaws:

• inconvenient bookmarking method;
• uneven temperature distribution in the chamber.

High-performance, with a capacity of up to 252 chicken eggs, the R-com Maru 380 Deluxe MAX incubator from the South Korean manufacturer was created using the latest developments in the field of electronics. Ensuring automatic adjustment of the incubation process is carried out on the basis of high-precision indicators recorded by internal and external sensors of the Swiss manufacturer Sensirion. This model has the ability to configure and control all the main parameters. To do this, the incubator provides:

• LCD display;
• Air supply adjustment;
• Internal and external temperature sensor;
• Water level indicator;
• Humidity control;
• Swivel mechanism, with shutdown function;
• Open door protection and other features.

The body of the R-com Maru 380 is made of an aluminum profile with a special coating, which greatly facilitates the cleaning process. Heating the water in the tank provides the necessary humidity and prevents the growth of bacteria. The hermetically sealed transparent door and the polystyrene coating of the body guarantee the best thermal insulation with minimal energy consumption. The kit includes eight universal trays, six incubation and two hatchers. In the reviews there is a clarifying point about the discrepancy between the marking 380 and the real capacity of this incubator.

This incubator occupies an intermediate position between the spacious household and compact farm models, so it can be easily used in small farms. The reduction of the incubation period in them is achieved due to a special sound stimulator that imitates high-frequency clicks. The embryos adjust their own rhythms to the detected fluctuations, which achieves the effect of reducing the development time. Moreover, the chamber is equipped with a Chizhevsky chandelier, which increases the amount of anions, allowing the embryos to develop faster and significantly reduce the number of “suffocation”. The design of the incubator is such that the flexible built-in heater is evenly distributed inside the walls of the case, due to which an almost uniform temperature is created.

Advantages:

• real acceleration of the incubation process (confirmed by users);
• the presence of a sound stimulator and an ionizing lamp;
• capacity for 210 eggs;
• temperature uniformity throughout the volume.

Flaws:

• high price.

Very capacious, fully automatic incubator Sititek 96, designed for laying 96 chicken eggs. The design of this poultry hatcher is thought out so that it can be loaded only by 50% due to the provided two-section housing. The transparent plastic used in the production of this model allows you to observe the process without opening the incubator and thus without violating the adjusted level of humidity and temperature. This important point has a positive effect on the microclimate inside the device, which, in turn, is reflected in the qualitative and quantitative indicator of the output.

The Sititek 96 incubator, which receives main power from a 220 V network, is programmed to automatically switch to an autonomous battery in the event of a power outage, which ensures its uninterrupted operation. To perform all the necessary functions that are included in the artificial hen program, the device provides a hygrometer, a thermostat and an automatic egg turning mechanism. In addition to this model, there is an ovoscope - a device for translucent eggs before laying, which is powered by a built-in battery.

Simple and easy to use, the Janoel 42 domestic incubator is designed to meet the needs of small poultry farms. It is designed to hatch from 129 quail to 20 goose eggs. This model is produced under the supervision of Italian specialists and is distinguished by high build quality and reliability. The case, made of impact-resistant plastic, consists of five trays with additional partitions, for the convenience of laying small-sized eggs.

The management of this digital incubator will not cause any difficulties even for a novice specialist. All the necessary indicators are displayed on the display located on the surface of the cover. Processes such as heating, ventilation, flipping are controlled automatically. You only need to monitor and control the humidity indicator, which needs to be changed, depending on the stage of incubation. But for this, too, everything is provided, and containers for water of various sizes, and special openings for filling them without opening the lid. Reviews about Janoel 42 are mostly positive: owners note a long service life, the best energy savings, the smallest error in the operation of the sensors, and a good recovery percentage.

The Chinese-made model is designed for 56 chicken eggs. Differs in an optimum ratio of the price and quality than has earned popularity in households. The incubator is made of durable plastic and has automatic control of all incubation parameters (humidity, temperature, egg rotation). The values ​​are displayed on a convenient LCD display, which allows you to control the chick hatching process with high quality. The transparent cover of the incubator also allows you to observe the process.

It is possible to easily control the level of humidity by adding water to a special hole in the body - you do not need to open the lid of the incubator for this. Thanks to the fan, an even distribution of warm air is ensured. Users note that the device operates with virtually no noise, pleases with its compact size and ease of operation.But they complain that when the humidity decreases, the device starts to squeak strongly. Also, buyers call the inconvenience when removing the trays a minus.

One of the most worthy representatives among Chinese-made incubators, the WQ 48 model is an unpretentious and extremely easy-to-use assistant in the process of hatching chicks. The tray is designed to accommodate 48 standard eggs, but as an alternative, you can place a special tray for quail eggs with a large number of cells. Tray turning system triggers every two hours – the bookmark is turned over like a swing, by 45 degrees. Despite the positive characteristics, it will not work to call it a reference. The fact is that the body of the incubator is made of plastic with foam insulation - this is a double blow to a healthy microclimate inside the incubation zone. The electronics work quite accurately, but sometimes it fails and may well “trick up” with the temperature regime.

Advantages:

• good work of the tray rotation system;
• pleasant appearance;
• maintaining the set parameters at the proper level;
• additional heat insulation.

Flaws:

• plastic case;
• failing electronics.