Incubators – The Perfect Start for Your Own Breeding
Observing nature and raising your own chicks is one of the most fascinating experiences in poultry keeping. However, not every hen has a strong brooding instinct. A high-quality incubator takes this work off your hands. It perfectly simulates the natural conditions under a broody hen's feathers, creating the optimal conditions for successful artificial incubation and a high hatch rate.
Fully Automatic or Manual?
Choosing the right incubator depends on how much time you want to invest. With a manual incubator, you have to turn the eggs yourself several times a day. A fully automatic incubator, on the other hand, handles the entire process for you. It not only regulates the temperature and humidity exactly but also turns the hatching eggs at predetermined intervals. This guarantees that the embryo does not stick to the egg membrane and develops healthily.
Flexible Space for All Egg Sizes
Whether you want to incubate small quail eggs, normal-sized chicken eggs, or large goose and duck eggs: the roller trays inside the incubator can often be flexibly adjusted. Thanks to transparent lids or viewing windows, you can closely observe the exciting moment of hatching without disturbing the sensitive microclimate inside by opening the machine.
FAQ - Egg Incubators
How long do the eggs stay in the incubator?
That depends entirely on the animal species. Chicken eggs usually take exactly 21 days to hatch. Quails usually hatch after 16 to 17 days, while eggs from ducks often have to stay in the incubator for about 28 days.
What does candling the eggs mean?
When candling, the hatching eggs are illuminated with a special, very bright lamp (candling lamp) after about a week. This allows you to see whether the eggs are fertilized and a fine network of blood vessels (the embryo) has formed. Unfertilized eggs are sorted out.
Where is the best place for the incubator?
Place the incubator in a quiet room with the most constant room temperature possible (around 18 to 20 degrees Celsius is ideal). Avoid places with direct sunlight or strong drafts, as this could disrupt the machine's sensitive temperature control.
Incubator - The Reliable Way to Hatch Your Own Offspring
With an incubator, you can easily take over hatching the eggs yourself and are no longer dependent on broody hens. High-quality incubators regulate temperature and humidity fully automatically and, in many models, even take over the regular turning of the eggs. This creates a perfect, constant climate and ensures the best conditions for a high hatch rate. Whether chickens, quails, or ducks - start your own breeding with a reliable incubator from our shop.