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 Post subject: bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator?
PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:45 am 
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Which is better the the bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator? I need a cheaper incubator and those 2 seem to be the cheapest but what is the difference?


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 Post subject: Re: bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator?
PostPosted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:02 pm 
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The Hoverbator has a fan in it whereas the Bellsouth is a still air. Both are OK if maintained in a room with a moderate temperature, that is one that does not go below 15oC or above about 25oC. This is because they are unable to maintain the right temperature if the room temperature is extreme.

Also you need to learn how to get the most out of them in your situation. How much water to put in to get the humidity right, how open the vents should be those sorts of things.

Also, its worth buying a digital hygrometer/thermometer to help you do this. You can get them from electronics stores or larger hardwares for about $40.


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 Post subject: Re: bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator?
PostPosted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:16 pm 
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Well I had the same dilemma 2 years ago and I went with the hoverbator because it had the fan as std and I still think it was the right decision as I have had great success hatching eggs


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 Post subject: Re: bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator?
PostPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:08 pm 
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Well the hoverbator it is then, thank you


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 Post subject: Re: bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator?
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I have the bellsouth and its very easy to use and I have hatched heaps of chicks


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 Post subject: Re: bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator?
PostPosted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:44 pm 
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Do you get any dead in the shell? I was told without the fan that can happen?


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 Post subject: Re: bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator?
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lotsofhens how did you go with the hoverbator over the bellsouth? I am looking at the both now did you end up with the hoverbator in the end?


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 Post subject: Re: bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator?
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Yep I got the hoverbator in the end and I have egg in it right now so I will let you know how it goes but so far its going well


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 Post subject: Re: bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator?
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Ok thanks I look forward to that


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 Post subject: Re: bellsouth or the hoverbator incubator?
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I just did the candle test and only half seen to have chicks in them the rest are just clear is that normal?


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