15 best household incubators for private households

Owners of personal subsidiary farms to maintain a stable number of poultry use household incubators, which allow not only to make a selection of eggs from the best producers, but also increase the output of chicks, providing the most comfortable conditions for the maturing of young.

Our ranking includes the best incubators most suitable for private farms or small farms. In the categories, various models have been considered that have proven themselves on the positive side (judging by the reviews of the owners): there are both fully automatic systems and small devices for the home. All of them have the best performance compared with other, even the worst products, which are not included in our review.

The best low-cost domestic incubators

Incubators, which are produced in our country, are distinguished by low price and availability on the shelves of stores. As a rule, they are easier to repair, you can always find suitable parts. They always have detailed instructions and operating manuals in Russian. However, unlike foreign Icubators, ours are less productive and functional.

3 Perfect hen

Another popular Russian-made household incubator. Manufacturer – LLC "Bagan", Novosibirsk. High demand for this model is due to an affordable price and good-quality functionality. Incubator "Ideal hen" is available in versions for 35, 63, 90 and 104 eggs. As in the Cinderella incubator, the possibility of battery operation is realized here. The case of the incubator is made of foam, which greatly facilitates the weight of the device. Of the obvious advantages can be identified modern heating elements (RENy) with high heat dissipation and unlimited resource, as well as low power consumption (maximum 90 W).

Video review "Perfect hen"

User Reviews

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

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

2 "Cinderella"

"Cinderella" – a very popular household incubator, the production of which is established in Novosibirsk. This device received a wide circulation, first of all at the expense of the low price. A new incubator can be purchased in just 4-5 thousand rubles.
A feature of Cinderella is that the heating element of the device can operate not only from the 220V network, but also from the energy of hot water. Very well in the incubator implemented an automatic egg coup, which occurs 10 times a day. Capacity is 70 chicken and 40 goose eggs. If a flip mechanism is removed from the incubator, then the apparatus will interfere with 100 chicken eggs, but the coup process will have to be carried out manually.

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

Video of experience with the Cinderella incubator

User Reviews

Advantages: reasonable price, high withdrawal rate (under 90%) by following the instructions.

Disadvantages: poor ventilation, not uniform heating, there are complaints about the problem of the thermostat.

1 Gray Blitz-48

One of the best-selling models on the market for domestic incubators. Blitz – a very successful model with an automatic turning mechanism, which quickly gained the trust of the owners of personal subsidiary 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 by a damper in the range of 40 - 80 percent.

The device is all done so as to simplify the process of brood poultry as much as possible and increase the reliability of the system. For example, if electricity is lost in the network, the device automatically switches to backup power from the battery without additional settings for temperature, humidity and rotation mechanism. In this state, the incubator can work more than a day.As soon as the mains voltage appears, the process of switching from a battery to a 220 volt occurs again automatically.

Incubator "Poseda BLITZ" is a worthy answer to foreign analogues.

There is an option with a capacity of 72 eggs. Also, the Blitz incubator comes in a version with digital electronics. The program of the device is set by electronics and all the necessary information is displayed on a bright display.

User Reviews

Advantages: perfectly keeps the temperature, a good battery, the mechanism of turning the eggs works like a clock.

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

The best foreign incubators

Incubators of foreign production (in particular, South Korea, Italy, England) are distinguished, above all, by more solid functionality and reliability in operation. They rarely have problems typical for Russian models, such as “I bought an incubator and, at the very first bookmark, the thermal sensor failed” (if one does not take into account the Chinese options). Foreign incubators work like a clock, all functions are performed automatically. And most importantly - they do not need to be refined after purchase, what have to be done with domestic devices. There is a true one big BUT - the price, which is 3-4 times higher than the cost of incubators of Russian origin.

4 River Covina Super 24

Lightweight, compact, with a digital display, the River Covina Super 24 Household Automatic Incubator, made of durable plastic, is great for breeding chicks of various types of poultry. This machine is designed for laying 24 chicken or 96 quail eggs. There is also the possibility of breeding larger chickens, such as goose. But it is worth considering the nuance that if an egg exceeds 180 g in weight, it will have to be turned over manually.

For control, which is especially necessary at the end of the breeding process, a viewing window is provided in the incubator housing. Special water tanks maintain the desired level of humidity and can be replenished without opening the lid, thereby not affecting temperature indicators, which are automatically controlled in the range from 30 to 40 g. The built-in turbofan provides an even distribution of heat inside the incubator. Based on the reviews of the owners, we can safely say that this model will be the best choice for meeting the needs of a small part-time farm, demonstrating the stability of high hatching rates.

3 Brinsea Ovation EX 28

A high-quality domestic incubator Ovation EX 28 of English production will suit both a professional and a novice specialist in breeding birds. Transparent plastic, which is made of durable housing, allows you to observe the entire process of incubation. Since the equipment is fully automatic, you only need to enter the necessary parameters recommended for each particular species of birds, and expect a good conclusion. 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 alert in cases where temperature fluctuations occur, both inside and outside the device.

In the incubator Ovation EX 28 used a unique ventilation system Induced Dual Airflow, which provides the best uniform distribution of heat around the perimeter. If necessary, the function of additional periodic cooling of eggs is provided. Biomaster's antibacterial supplement, which is part of the plastic, prevents accidental infection and death of the embryo. Owners of Ovation EX 28 leave mostly positive reviews, from which it can be concluded that they are completely satisfied with the successful acquisition and excellent results.

2 Novital Covatutto 54

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

User Reviews

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

Disadvantages: the price, the stated capacity is somewhat overestimated.

1 R-com King SURO20

Owners of private farmer flatteringly speak 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 are doing well in everything related to electronics and they managed to make a good incubator with artificial intelligence technology.

Users note the very convenient operation of the R-com King SURO20 incubator. Unlike most domestic models, you can actually lay eggs and forget about them. You do not need to constantly monitor egg turning, moisture, control raskolupyvaemost, etc. This device can be an excellent assistant in the breeding of poultry.
Incubator intervenes 24 chicken, 60 quail and 12 goose eggs.

What is interesting in this Korean machine:

• Memory function and power outage alerts
• Four air vents to minimize the effect on the thermal insulator
• Automatic wetting function
• Adjustable air flow to control air in the incubator
• The bottom of the pallet is made grooved to protect the chicks from deformation of the legs.

Only one thing confuses - the price, which exceeds 20 000 r. For this money, for comparison, you can buy 2 - 3 domestic incubators with a total capacity of 100 - 150 eggs. In other matters, it’s up to you to choose the quality or quantity.

User Reviews

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

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

Top functional incubators for home mini-farms

Incubators in this category are suitable for small households. As a rule, they allow laying a decent number of eggs for this level, are equipped with automated process control systems and have a high percentage of output.

4 BLITZ BAZA 520

The BLITZ Incubator BAZA 520 will become the best helper in artificial breeding of birds by the owners of a mini-farm. This is a large, accommodating 520 selected chicken eggs, an automatic unit with a power consumption of 3.3 kW / hour. The case and universal trays are made of metal and food plastic. For easy maintenance, the incubator is equipped with two doors. From the front side it is transparent and allows you to visually monitor the process. For adjustment and tracking of internal conditions and operating mode of the turning mechanism, an electronic control unit is provided in this model.

Maintaining a certain humidity is due to the automatic spraying of water mist, due to which the desired rate is reached very quickly. In the BASA 520 incubator there is a warning system that is triggered in the event of a power outage or temperature change. Despite the fact that it does not have a backup power supply unit, it can keep the climate necessary for proper incubation for quite a long time.

3 Incubator TGB-70 A "BIO"

Incubator designed specifically for breeding waterfowl. This was made possible thanks to an inflated tray where the goose eggs are placed in a strictly upright position (the original tab). After the rejection in the tray becomes a little freer (as a rule, on average, up to 10-15% of eggs are rejected), after which the remaining eggs can be expanded under an angle or horizontally. Bookmark in the TGB-70 A "BIO" is made straight into the incubator housing due to the possibility of tilting the tray. It is impossible to call such a method convenient - it is much easier to put the eggs in a sliding tray. Auto-rotate in the process of incubation is carried out using a remote reversible winch. In general, the model does not really hit the price level, but it is a very good incubator.

Advantages:

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

Disadvantages:

• uncomfortable bookmarking;
• uneven temperature distribution in the chamber.

2 R-com Maru 380 Deluxe MAX

High-performance, with a capacity of up to 252 chicken eggs, the incubator R-com Maru 380 Deluxe MAX 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. In this model there is the ability to configure and control all the basic parameters. To do this, the incubator provides:

• LCD;
• Air supply adjustment;
• Sensor internal and external temperature;
• Water level indicator;
• Moisture control;
• The rotary mechanism, with shutdown function;
• Protection against open doors and other features.

The housing of the R-com Maru 380 is made of aluminum with a special coating, which greatly facilitates the cleaning process. Heated water in the tank provides the necessary moisture and prevents the growth of bacteria. A hermetically sealed transparent door and a polystyrene body cover ensure better thermal insulation with minimal energy consumption. The kit includes eight universal trays, six incubation and two output. In the reviews there is a clarifying point about the discrepancy between the marking 380 and the actual capacity of this incubator.

1 Incubator TGB-210 VLRA "BIO"

This incubator occupies an intermediate position between spacious household and compact farming models, so it can easily be used in small farms. The reduction of the incubation period in them is achieved by a special sound stimulator that simulates high-frequency clicks. The embryos adjust their own rhythms to the detected vibrations, which is the effect of reducing the development time. Moreover, the camera is equipped with a Chizhevsky chandelier, which increases the number of anions, allowing embryos to grow faster and significantly reduce the number of "snuffers". The design of the incubator is such that the flexible built-in heater is evenly distributed inside the walls of the housing, 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;
• 210 eggs capacity;
• uniform temperature throughout the volume.

Disadvantages:

• high price.

Top Chinese Incubators

In terms of price, Chinese-made incubators are closely matched to domestic models. They are characterized by a good appearance and good parameters of climate control. However, for a low price there are significant shortcomings: cheap materials of low quality (for example, a plastic case with foam insulation) often go into production, and electronics tend to fail periodically and fail.That is why it is recommended to pay more attention to such incubators.

4 Sititek 96

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

Incubator Sititek 96, receiving the main power from the mains 220 V, in the event of a light cutoff, is programmed to automatically switch to an autonomous battery, which ensures its uninterrupted operation. To perform all the necessary functions that are included in the program of an artificial hen, a hygrometer, a thermostat and an automatic egg-turning mechanism are provided in the device. In addition to this model, there is an ovoscope - a device for scanning eggs before laying, which is powered by an internal battery.

3 Janoel JNL-42

A simple and easy-to-use household incubator Janoel 42 is designed to meet the needs of small farms in breeding poultry. It is designed for hatching from 129 quail to 20 goose eggs. This model is produced under the control of Italian specialists and is characterized by high build quality and reliability. The body, made of impact-resistant plastic, consists of five trays with additional partitions, for the convenience of laying eggs of small size.

Managing this digital incubator will not cause any difficulties even for a novice specialist. All the necessary indicators are displayed on the surface of the cover. Such processes as heating, ventilation, coup, are regulated automatically. Only the moisture index that needs to be changed, depending on the incubation stage, should be monitored and monitored. But for this, too, everything is provided for, and water containers of various sizes, and special openings for filling them without opening the lid. The feedback on Janoel 42 is mostly positive: owners have a long service life, better energy savings, the smallest error in sensor performance, and a good percentage of output.

2 HHD EW-32S

The HHD EW-32S Incubator is perfect for your home, as its compact dimensions allow it to be installed in any convenient place. The device dimensions are 50 X 25 X 40, and the weight is only 3.5 kg. It can accommodate up to 32 chicken eggs (medium size), while it consumes only 80 watts. In their reviews, the owners note the ergonomic design, ease of use, structural strength and affordable cost of this model.

This output device is equipped with a convenient backlit LCD screen on which the temperature and humidity parameters necessary for proper incubation are manually set. Due to the fact that the device is fully automatic, the entire control process ends there. In case there are any deviations from the set parameters, the device will notify the owner with a sound signal. You can watch what is happening inside through the transparent cover of the plastic case. The LED illumination provided in HHD EW-32S, located under each cell, allows you to identify poor-quality eggs in the process of laying and track the stages of development of the embryo.

1 WQ 48 Incubator

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 brood chicks. The tray is designed to accommodate 48 standard eggs, but as an alternative you can place a special tray under quail eggs with a large number of cells. Tray turning system works every two hours – the bookmark turns over by swing type, 45 degrees. Despite the positive characteristics, call it a reference will not work. The fact is that the incubator casing is made of plastic with foam insulation - it is a double blow to the healthy microclimate inside the incubation zone. The electronics works quite accurately, but sometimes it fails and can quite “naught” with the temperature regime.

Advantages:

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

Disadvantages:

• plastic case;
• malfunctioning electronics.

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