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16th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along
Battle of the 'Bators
Ends April 30th, 2025​

Think your incubator setup is the best? Put it to the test in Battle of the 'Bators! Whether you're rocking a high-tech cabinet model or a trusty tabletop unit, this contest is all about showing off your incubator! Snap a photo of your incubator loaded with eggs, mid-hatch excitement, or even your fluffy new arrivals!

Prizes - Three 3-month PFMs

It's easy to enter, reply to this thread & attach (upload) photos of your egg incubators!

To increase your chances of winning, please read the rules before entering.
.
Rules:
  1. Four entries per member. One entry per post, please.
  2. An entry is at least one photo of your egg incubator (sorry, no hens) and must include:
    • One photo needs to show the whole incubator
    • Manufacturer
    • Model
    • Egg Capacity
    • What you like about it
    • What you don't like about it
  3. No screenshots, watermarks, text, etc., on the photo. No collages.
  4. The photo(s) needs to have been taken by you.
  5. You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
  6. High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, are allowed.
  7. ALL photos MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
  8. Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
  9. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
  10. Entries will be accepted through April 30th, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Note: We will use a random number generator to select our winners for this Contest.

Photography tips from fellow BYC members:
If you have not joined the fun in the 16th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along thread, please drop by and say hello here!​
 
 
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  • Manufacturer: Harris Farms
  • Model: 1030121
  • Egg Capacity: 16-22 (depending on if you have bantam eggs, those fit in the extra 6 slot in middle)
  • What you like about it: VERY easy to use, includes candler light, hatch rate is high!
  • What you don't like about it: it runs out water fast for humidity (I fill it 2x a day) but that might me normal. This is the only incubator I have tried. Oh and its over $150.
https://www.amazon.com/Harris-Farms...id=1738005751&sprefix=incubato,aps,481&sr=8-7
 
Noraaaaa said:
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  • Manufacturer: Harris Farms
  • Model: 1030121
  • Egg Capacity: 16-22 (depending on if you have bantam eggs, those fit in the extra 6 slot in middle)
  • What you like about it: VERY easy to use, includes candler light, hatch rate is high!
  • What you don't like about it: it runs out water fast for humidity (I fill it 2x a day) but that might me normal. This is the only incubator I have tried. Oh and its over $150.
https://www.amazon.com/Harris-Farms-Nurture-Right-Incubator/dp/B0793HHZ1L/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1OA2K310CRHTT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HGE77DmJi4-FN796wnRBw05UYgBhs3TnZxApamSjIJ98zZlyfP3io-Ue95M_24gnNI1CI2nR-4qFfiQXN16BcZTD1GtuoVMoVsoIgwLedTID3rmBRYrNfH-909aHJIVh-GaZ5IOOd7RXRmLcmTpXuqMhLdjoqV4NEtRXk5zTQnakPAyl6JP6XSeWM-pzM7PrIPdqBLI2rlGa4dwlNHyDJCZj-JLlFf4RghXVNIOGs_Ntm9sS9yTYoqYW5JSwC9LsbMv3zeueS4xIEKv3QjOi_EJ9kLQXGZctgHJKHEVTNGjxV8n_vxCL_52SuI7mBUVPBEuob1xMPUqQGYZ2zZwKRDX_cFEJ_47aKLa56tBpCB8bOkedgncSdv1bI7OwNI-KzETqHgRiw6MRN8qa8uY4zuDOf7BKmCeuUAevQUksFra3iiQV0DHUkjgBMdjul8pu.upsAqEmDZlB368oDKIE03DrsyxS8vTzBhaLWpqkeAqI&dib_tag=se&keywords=incubator&qid=1738005751&sprefix=incubato,aps,481&sr=8-7
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I love it! Looks like a great incubator.
 
  • Manufacturer: Brinsea
  • Model: Ovation EX
  • Egg Capacity: 28 regular chicken eggs, 32 bantam chicken eggs, or up to 6 emu eggs 😅
  • What you like about it: Seems to hold temperature steady. Holds chicken eggs either upright or on their sides, whichever you prefer.
  • What you don't like about it: I don’t like the whole “hook up the tubes for humidity” I am a very low tech person and it seemed complicated to me so I haven’t used that feature yet. As such, the incubator struggles to keep the humidity steady.

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  • Manufacturer-Harris Farms
  • Model- Nuture Right 360
  • Egg Capacity- 22 standard chicken.
  • What you like about it- easy to set. Auto turner. Great for viewing hatch.
  • What you don't like about it- The lid is finicky to replace during candling. The candler is on top of the unit and does not block out ambient light from the unit itself. Unreliable temp and hygrometer. Difficult to regulate humidity to maintain below 50% for thick Marans eggs—I have to thread a gauze 4x4 in channel A and leave the tail end in a 3 ounce water cup to wick; maintains humidity at 40% for Marans eggs.

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BantyChooks said:

Think your incubator setup is the best? Put it to the test in Battle of the 'Bators! Whether you're rocking a high-tech cabinet model or a trusty tabletop unit, this contest is all about showing off your incubator! Snap a photo of your incubator loaded with eggs, mid-hatch excitement, or even your fluffy new arrivals!

Prizes - Three 3-month PFMs

It's easy to enter, reply to this thread & attach (upload) photos of your egg incubators!

To increase your chances of winning, please read the rules before entering.
.
Rules:
  1. Four entries per member. One entry per post, please.
  2. An entry is at least one photo of your egg incubator (sorry, no hens) and must include:
    • One photo needs to show the whole incubator
    • Manufacturer
    • Model
    • Egg Capacity
    • What you like about it
    • What you don't like about it
  3. No screenshots, watermarks, text, etc., on the photo. No collages.
  4. The photo(s) needs to have been taken by you.
  5. You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
  6. High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, are allowed.
  7. ALL photos MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
  8. Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
  9. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
  10. Entries will be accepted through April 30th, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Note: We will use a random number generator to select our winners for this Contest.

Photography tips from fellow BYC members:
If you have not joined the fun in the 16th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along thread, please drop by and say hello here!​
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I'd like to give this a go.


Our incubator isn't a high class but a mediocre priced generic one.

Manufacturer and brand are the same: NyPots
Model number BODJ65W9J4
2 TRAYS 8 goose or 18 chicken eggs which we have lavender orpington/isa browns 18 eggs in. We're on day 10.
I love the auto turn and stop with stopping at day 18. Love the candles, and easy to clean. It's quiet, nice air flow, excellent at maintaining the temperature.


What I don't like is the humidity can be tricky...I haven't figured out how to drop it below 70%. We have had high hatch rate...
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Slothinc said:
  • Manufacturer: Brinsea
  • Model: Ovation EX
  • Egg Capacity: 28 regular chicken eggs, 32 bantam chicken eggs, or up to 6 emu eggs 😅
  • What you like about it: Seems to hold temperature steady. Holds chicken eggs either upright or on their sides, whichever you prefer.
  • What you don't like about it: I don’t like the whole “hook up the tubes for humidity” I am a very low tech person and it seemed complicated to me so I haven’t used that feature yet. As such, the incubator struggles to keep the humidity steady.

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Awesome, I’m jealous!

NorthwoodsChick said:
  • Manufacturer-Harris Farms
  • Model- Nuture Right 360
  • Egg Capacity- 22 standard chicken.
  • What you like about it- easy to set. Auto turner. Great for viewing hatch.
  • What you don't like about it- The lid is finicky to replace during candling. The candler is on top of the unit and does not block out ambient light from the unit itself. Unreliable temp and hygrometer. Difficult to regulate humidity to maintain below 50% for thick Marans eggs—I have to thread a gauze 4x4 in channel A and leave the tail end in a 3 ounce water cup to wick; maintains humidity at 40% for Marans eggs.

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The view is quite impressive! Definitely an advantage.

Kjnannay said:
I'd like to give this a go.


Our incubator isn't a high class but a mediocre priced generic one.

Manufacturer and brand are the same: NyPots
Model number BODJ65W9J4
2 TRAYS 8 goose or 18 chicken eggs which we have lavender orpington/isa browns 18 eggs in. We're on day 10.
I love the auto turn and stop with stopping at day 18. Love the candles, and easy to clean. It's quiet, nice air flow, excellent at maintaining the temperature.


What I don't like is the humidity can be tricky...I haven't figured out how to drop it below 70%. We have had high hatch rate...View attachment 4085795View attachment 4085796View attachment 4085797
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Wow, that’s some high humidity. I wonder if the hygrometer is off.
 
NorthwoodsChick said:
  • Manufacturer-Harris Farms
  • Model- Nuture Right 360
  • Egg Capacity- 22 standard chicken.
  • What you like about it- easy to set. Auto turner. Great for viewing hatch.
  • What you don't like about it- The lid is finicky to replace during candling. The candler is on top of the unit and does not block out ambient light from the unit itself. Unreliable temp and hygrometer. Difficult to regulate humidity to maintain below 50% for thick Marans eggs—I have to thread a gauze 4x4 in channel A and leave the tail end in a 3 ounce water cup to wick; maintains humidity at 40% for Marans eggs.

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Love your setup.. ours the humidity reads 70%.. not sure how to lower it. I'm thinking it's wrong.. like the creativity with humidity idea!!! 👌
 

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