Household incubators: 17 best models, which one to choose 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 the right device, making 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;
how to flip 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 instrument maintenance under warranty in Russia are very important. Models must be stable, easy to transport.

Performance

Household incubators can hold from 7 to 250 eggs. If the first one helps to satisfy one's own curiosity and clearly see and show the child how the chicks hatch, then the second one fully provides for the needs of the subsidiary farm.

In addition to domestic ones, 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 productivity of several thousand chicks.

Country of manufacture

The manufacturer of the incubators is important to the buyer. 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 dangerous elements that quickly fail.

Warranty Service

Here Russian devices are out of competition. There are special service centers that you can contact in case of a breakdown. They often serve the equipment of foreign companies.

European manufacturers value their reputation; in case of a malfunction, send a claim to the manufacturer's website - the issue is resolved in favor of the consumer if the manufacturer detects a defect.

Chinese models can be of quite decent quality, work well and be completely repairable, or they can be the result of the “creative thought” of an unknown artel - in this case, you can’t count on warranty repairs.

Internal device of the incubator

Simple models contain heating elements and a thermostat. In addition, a water tank is provided to ensure the desired humidity for the brood.

Expensive devices are equipped with a pin-regulated device, a reliable system that allows you to gradually heat the masonry, and then maintain a stable heating. Heating elements last 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.

Hatching of chicks and the state of the clutch are controlled automatically, in the absence of power, an autonomous source is turned on. For a small household, a simple model is enough, but if funds allow, expensive automatic devices can also be chosen.

Devices are available with automatic, mechanical and manual egg turning.

Auto flip is much more convenient - no need to open the incubator by changing the temperature and humidity, but these models are more expensive.
Mechanical - when the eggs are turned over at the same time, when a special lever is pressed.
Manual - in this case it is necessary to open the incubator and turn the eggs manually. This is not very convenient, it affects the temperature and humidity, which are very important for breeding chicks, but if you do not need too many of them, this purchase is optimal in terms of quality and price.

The body of the incubator must be airtight, the parts must be fitted to each other, it must be easy to clean, because after each brood of chicks, the device is thoroughly washed to protect the clutches from infection. Cases are made of foam, plastic, steel.

The presence of autonomous power is important when choosing an incubator - without it, the masonry will die in case of a sudden power outage.

Ranking of the best

It includes our models, thanks to the ratio of price and quality. These are Hen, Cinderella and Poseda. Of the imported ones, one cannot ignore R-com, Korean devices of various modifications. Models are automatic, working on the principle of "put it and forget it." Chinese devices Sititec are popular today, thanks to their reliability and good payback.

The following is a list of the best home and farm incubator models.

Inexpensive domestic brands

They are cheap, easy to operate, quick payback, incubators are easy to repair yourself.

Layer

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. Manufacturer's warranty workshops are open in major cities.

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 which eggs the purchased model holds.

Poseda Blitz-48

Automatic incubator with robust body and stainless steel interior. There is an autonomous power supply and automatic turning over. Information about the temperature and humidity inside are shown on the display. In case of deviations in the operation of the device, an audible signal is activated.

Cinderella

Simple incubators with a wide range of models. The case - from polyfoam, the manual and automatic overturn of eggs is possible. Some models run on a 12 volt battery. Cheap, quick payback and easy to repair in case of breakdowns.

Perfect mother hen

Product with foam body, mechanical or automatic egg turning. The case has a special viewing window that allows you to observe the masonry. Models with automatic egg turning are self-powered.

Foreign incubators

Most have a high price, unaffordable for personal households. This is a lack of models.

R-com King SURO 20

South Korean automatic incubator, with a plastic body and a large observation window that allows you to observe the masonry. The status data inside is shown on the display.

Novital Covatutto 54

Italian incubator made of plastic, automatic, in case of malfunctions or the need to add water, a sound signal turns on.

Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance

English representative of the "family" of incubators. Plastic housing, transparent lid, fully automated process and the ability to set the required parameters. Eggs are automatically rotated and can be turned manually.

River Covina Super 24

Another Italian model, semi-automatic or automatic, provides for the possibility of pouring water through special holes in the lid. The lid is not lifted. Plastic body, easy to clean.

Important: the models presented in the review work from a network with a voltage of 220 volts. This eliminates the need for additional equipment.

Best Incubators for Mini Farms

Mini-farm incubators can hold up to 640 eggs. They are automatic, with a ventilation and rotation system.

Nest 200 Elite

Ukrainian incubator. Metal body with foam insulation. 2 fans. Transparent front door for monitoring the process, temperature and humidity display. Mains powered 220 volts.

Blitz Base 520

The device of the Russian manufacturer. Data on the condition of the masonry, temperature, humidity inside the device are displayed on the display. Robust metal housing and transparent front door. 5 output trays are loaded at once.

TGB 210 VLRA BIO

This is a model with additional air ionization, which allows you to raise he althy chicks. Able to work autonomously, from a rechargeable battery. With high capacity, small dimensions - 50x50x50 centimeters.

R-com Maru 380 Deluxe MAX

Every farmer's dream. Automatic life support system, manual input of the necessary parameters is provided. Durable housing is easy to clean. Sound notification about changes in temperature and humidity inside the chamber. The top cover is removable for easy cleaning. The disadvantage is the cost of more than 100 thousand rubles.

THB 70 A BIO

Compact roomy incubator equipped with a bio-acoustic stimulator (makes sounds similar to the scream of a mother hen). Chicks hatch faster and grow better. The device was created for ducks and geese, but it was also suitable for other “feathered brethren”. The "A" in the title refers to automatic masonry rotation

The best Chinese appliances

Today, the Chinese have learned to produce goods that easily find consumers, work without breakdowns and complaints. The body plastic must be free of inclusions and foreign odors.

Sititec 96

Inexpensive model. Plastic case. Automatic egg turning, offline operation. Big capacity at small dimensions. The display shows temperature and humidity indicators, sound notification when parameters change. Additionally equipped 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. Precise manual setting of the required parameters.

HHD EW 32 S

Plastic apparatus with a transparent lid. Automatic, controls the parameters necessary for breeding chicks. Equipped with a sound signal that turns on when there is a deviation from the norm. Easy to clean.

WQ Incubator 48

Another plastic automatic incubator. Turns eggs in different directions every 2 hours. Maintains optimum temperature and humidity for hatching. It is completed with additional trays for quail eggs. Notifies with a sound when parameters are changed.

Today, a person who is passionate about poultry farming can choose an incubator from a variety of models. Before buying, read the manufacturer's instructions and the technical parameters of the device.