17 best models of household incubators for the household
Farming and personal subsidiary farming, in particular poultry farming, are becoming very popular among people - it allows you to earn money and provide your own table with quality products. In this case, a household incubator will be a necessary device that makes it possible to significantly increase the number of poultry at no extra cost.
Incubator selection criteria
When buying a device, they are guided by several factors:
- incubator performance;
- way of turning eggs;
- body material;
- availability of autonomous power supply;
- device manufacturer.
Each of the points requires detailed consideration. This will allow you to choose the right device that will last more than one year. The internal structure of the incubator and the availability of warranty service for devices in Russia are very important. Models must be stable and easy to transport.
Performance
Household incubators can hold 7 to 250 eggs. If the first will help satisfy your own curiosity and visually see and show the child how the chicks hatch, the second fully meets the needs of the subsidiary farm.
In addition to household models, farm models are produced, in which up to 640 chicken eggs can be loaded at a time, and industrial incubators used in poultry farms - these units have a capacity of several thousand chicks.
Manufacturer country
The incubator manufacturer is important to the purchaser. Russian manufacturers produce reliable and cheap devices. European firms make high-quality devices, the disadvantage of which is the high price.
Choosing a Chinese product, you can get a convenient and durable unit, or a device of dubious quality, with quickly failing, dangerous elements.
Warranty service
Here Russian devices are beyond competition. There are special service centers that you can contact in case of breakdown. Often they also serve the equipment of foreign companies.
European manufacturers value their reputation; in the event of a malfunction, send a claim to the manufacturer's website - the issue is resolved in favor of the consumer if the manufacturer finds a defect.
Chinese models can be of quite decent quality, work well and are quite amenable to repair, or they can be the result of the "creative thought" of an unknown cooperative - in this case, one cannot count on warranty repairs.
Internal structure of the incubator
Simple models contain heating elements and a thermostat. In addition, a water tank is provided to provide the necessary moisture for the brood.
Expensive devices are equipped with a pin-regulation device, a reliable system that allows you to gradually heat up the masonry, and then maintain a stable heating. Heating elements serve for a long time and rarely burn out. They are provided with ventilation and egg turning systems, timers that give sound signals at the stages of clutch development.
The hatching of chicks and the state of the clutch are monitored in automatic mode; in the absence of power, an autonomous source is turned on. For a small household, a simple model is sufficient, but if the funds allow, you can choose expensive automatic devices.
The devices are available with automatic, mechanical and manual egg turning.
- Automatic flip is much more convenient - there is no need to open the incubator, changing the temperature and humidity, but such models are more expensive.
- Mechanical - when the eggs are turned over at a time, by pressing a special lever.
- Manual - in this case, it is necessary to open the incubator and manually turn the eggs. This is not very convenient, it affects the temperature and humidity, which are very important for breeding chicks, but if not too many of them are required, such a purchase is optimal in terms of quality and price.
The body of the incubator must be sealed, the parts must be fitted to each other, it must be easy to wash, because after each brood of chicks, the apparatus is thoroughly washed to protect the eggs from infection. Housings are made of polystyrene, plastic, steel.
The presence of autonomous power supply is important when choosing an incubator - without it, the masonry will die in the event of a sudden power outage.
Best rating
It includes our models, thanks to the value for money. These are Layers, Cinderella and Poseda. Of the imported ones, one cannot ignore R-com, Korean devices of various modifications. The models are automatic, working on the "put and forget" principle. Chinese Sititec devices are popular today, thanks to their reliability and good payback.
Below is a list of the best models of household and farm incubators.
Inexpensive domestic brands
They are distinguished by their low cost, ease of operation, quick payback, incubators are easy to repair on their own.
Hen
Automatic incubator with backup power supply, automatic egg turning. In the latest models, information about temperature and humidity is displayed on an LED display. Devices are produced in Novosibirsk. In large cities, the manufacturer's warranty workshops are open.
Important: the numbers after the name indicate the number of chicken eggs that can be placed in the incubator.
In addition to chicken eggs, the devices are suitable for goose, duck and quail eggs. The technical data sheet of the product contains additional information on how many and what eggs the purchased model can hold.
Poseda Blitz-48
Automatic incubator with robust housing and stainless steel interior. There is an autonomous power supply and automatic flipping. Information about the temperature and humidity inside is shown on the display. In case of deviations in the operation of the device, a sound signal is turned on.
Cinderella
Simple incubators with a wide range of models. The body is made of polystyrene, manual and automatic egg turning is possible. Some models run on a 12 volt battery. They are cheap, quickly pay off and are easily repaired in case of breakdowns.
Ideal brood hen
Product with a foam body, mechanical or automatic egg turning. There is a special viewing window in the case, which allows observing the masonry. The models with automatic egg turning are provided with autonomous power supply.
Foreign incubators
Most have a high price, too much for a private household. This is a lack of models.
R-com King SURO 20
South Korean automatic incubator, with a plastic casing and a large observation window that allows you to observe the masonry. The status data is displayed internally.
Novital Covatutto 54
Italian incubator made of plastic, automatic, in case of malfunctions or the need to add water, a sound signal is turned on.
Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance
The English representative of the "family" of incubators. Plastic case, transparent lid, fully automated process and the ability to set the required parameters. Provides automatic turning of eggs and the ability to turn them manually.
River Covina Super 24
Another Italian model, produced semi-automatic or automatic, provides for the possibility of pouring water through special holes in the lid. The lid is not lifted. Plastic housing, easy to clean.
Important: the models presented in the review operate on a 220-volt network. This eliminates the need for additional equipment.
Best incubators for mini farms
Mini-farm incubators are capable of holding clutches of up to 640 eggs. They are automatic, with ventilation and rotation systems.
Nest 200 Elite
Incubator of Ukrainian production. Metal body with foam insulation. 2 fans. Transparent front door for process monitoring, display with temperature and humidity data. Powered by 220 volts.
Blitz Base 520
The device is a Russian manufacturer. Data on the state of the masonry, temperature, humidity inside the device are displayed on the display Robust metal body and transparent front door. Loads 5 trays at once for output.
TGB 210 VLRA BIO
This is a model with additional air ionization, which allows you to raise healthy chicks. Able to work autonomously, from a rechargeable battery. With a high capacity, small dimensions - 50x50x50 centimeters.
R-com Maru 380 Deluxe MAX
Every farmer's dream. Automatic life support system, manual input of the required parameters is provided. The durable housing is easy to clean. Sound notification of changes in temperature and humidity inside the chamber. The top cover is removable for easy cleaning. The disadvantage is the cost over 100 thousand rubles.
TGB 70 A BIO
A compact roomy incubator equipped with a bio-acoustic stimulator (makes sounds similar to the scream of a hen). Chicks hatch faster and grow better. The device was designed for ducks and geese, but it was also suitable for other “feathered brethren”. "A" in the title refers to the automatic rotation of the masonry.
Best Chinese appliances
Today, the Chinese have learned to produce goods that easily find a consumer, work without breakdowns and complaints. The plastic of the case must be free of inclusions and foreign odors.
Sititec 96
Inexpensive model. Plastic case. Automatic egg turning, autonomous work. Large capacity with small dimensions. The display shows indicators of temperature and humidity, sound notification when changing parameters. Additionally completed with an ovoscope.
Janoel JNL 42
Automatic incubator. Water is added without opening the chamber. The transparent plastic case allows you to observe the process. The display shows temperature and humidity readings. Precise manual setting of the required parameters.
HHD EW 32 S
Plastic apparatus with a transparent lid. Automatic, controls the parameters necessary for hatching chicks. Equipped with a sound signal that turns on when there is a deviation from the norm. Easy to clean.
Incubator WQ 48
Another plastic automatic incubator. Turns eggs in different directions every 2 hours. Maintains optimal temperature and humidity for hatching. Supplied with additional trays for quail eggs. Notifies by sound when parameters are changed.
Today, a poultry enthusiast can choose from a variety of models. Before purchasing, read the manufacturer's instructions and the technical parameters of the device.
