Looking for the BEST Incubator

[Melisssssa]

Looking for someone to help me buy the best incubator for hatching chicken eggs. I would like one that will hold at least 50 eggs. I don't mind spending the money for a good one, I just need one that has a high hatch rate and turner. I always loose my chicks at 20 days in, I fight heat and humy the whole 21 days. I am dome with TSC incubators and want a huge upgrade. Can anybody help?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Melissa and welcome to BYC. Brinsea are up there with some of the best

Here's a link to a search I have just done - https://www.backyardchickens.com/search/35201281/?q=best+incubators&o=relevance&c[title_only]=1

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 (there's a guide on how to include your location under your avatar, which will be helpful). You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

If you haven't already done so, check out the Reviews tab to see what other members have said about various incubators:
egg-incubators.9

There may be some feedback there that will help you decide.

Best of luck and thanks for joining us!

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Click on the great links provided by @Pork Pie, and @N F C. Whatever model you get be sure to calibrate the humidity and temperature sensors. Good luck for successful incubation.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!
Which ever incubator you end up getting make sure you have separate CALIBRATED thermometers and humidity gauges inside the bator, not the ones it comes with.
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops
There are a couple of links in my signature that are worth the short read.
BYC has an APP

 

[HenHouse4Life]

Welcome! Enjoy your stay!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Like @Pork Pie I'm a huge fan of brinsea. I like the cabinet type with humidity pump, but it's hard to see inside.

 

[feathermaid]

I hope you're able to find the best incubator!
This is a thread that may offer some insight to what's happening at 20 days...?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/20-days-out-1st-incubation.1137149/

Also, don't forget to visit the incubating forum -- Important Topic Index has tons of links that may be helpful. You can always post a question there for additional responses from other people that frequent that section. Good luck!

 

[Shadrach]

Looking for someone to help me buy the best incubator for hatching chicken eggs. I would like one that will hold at least 50 eggs. I don't mind spending the money for a good one, I just need one that has a high hatch rate and turner. I always loose my chicks at 20 days in, I fight heat and humy the whole 21 days. I am dome with TSC incubators and want a huge upgrade. Can anybody help?

5 broody hens would be the best incubators.