To date, the most popular among domestic incubators are models with housings made of foam. The fact is that this material is resistant to moisture, perfectly retains heat and weighs very little. These devices can be used to incubate not only chicken , but also goose and quail eggs.
As for the classification of incubators, one of its main parameters is the method of turning eggs. According to it, the following incubators are distinguished:
- With manual turn - in this case, you will have to turn each egg in the incubator yourself from time to time.
- With a mechanical turn - in this incubator it is also necessary to turn the eggs manually , however, it is equipped with a mechanism that allows you to do this with all the eggs at once.
- With automatic turn - in these models there is an electric motor with a timer, thanks to which the eggs turn over automatically at the right time. This is the best option for people who cannot constantly monitor the incubator and turn the eggs every few hours.
Household incubators also differ from each other in size, which directly affects the number of eggs laid in them. These devices can hold from 36 to 105 eggs. The best option is an incubator for 70-80 eggs. However, it depends on your needs and possibilities.
On our website IncubatorInfo.ru there are several reviews of the most popular incubators, for example, Kvochka , Ideal hen , B incubators .
Another parameter for classification is the presence of a battery in the device. For those who live in areas where power is often cut off, incubators with built-in batteries are needed.
I did not think that incubators have such a complex classification. Thank you very much for explaining in such detail the criteria by which incubators differ. Now it has become much easier for me to choose the most suitable one for me and finally start breeding chickens. I want to believe that I will make the right choice.