{"title":"Incubators (incl. egg turner)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn incubator for chicken eggs keeps eggs at a constant temperature and humidity for about 21 days until the chicks hatch. In this selection you will find incubators from Covatutto, Zar Cudeyo and Hofman Animal Care, plus an automatic egg turner. Below you can read how to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe models\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovatutto 16L Digital:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compact machine with a digital temperature display for about 16 chicken eggs; suitable for a first hatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovatutto automatic egg turner:\u003c\/strong\u003e a turning mechanism that takes over turning the eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatal 20 from Zar Cudeyo:\u003c\/strong\u003e an incubator from another brand, for those looking for an alternative to Covatutto.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncubator in grey and transparent:\u003c\/strong\u003e from Hofman Animal Care, with a see-through cover so you can see the eggs without opening it.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThree questions when choosing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many eggs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Some eggs turn out to be infertile or stop developing. Choose a machine with a few more places than the number of chicks you want. \u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic turning?\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggs must be turned several times a day during incubation. You can do it by hand, but a turner prevents missed turns. After day 18 you stop turning, so the chicks can get into position. \u003cstrong\u003eHow do you control humidity?\u003c\/strong\u003e In the last few days, humidity needs to go up. A machine with an easily accessible water tray or its own humidity control makes that easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCandling during incubation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a candling lamp, such as the Gaun egg candling lamp or the Kerbl LED candling lamp, you shine a light through the eggs after about a week. You then see small veins in the fertile eggs and can remove clear, infertile eggs before they go off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace the machine in a room with a stable temperature, not in the sun or next to the heating. Open it as little as possible in the last few days: humidity drops every time you open it. And arrange a heat lamp and brooding space in advance for when the chicks arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRearing supplies and chick equipment are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/incubators-and-chick-supplies\"\u003eincubators and chicks\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to let a hen hatch the eggs herself, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nest-boxes-and-perches\"\u003enest boxes\u003c\/a\u003e. Or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-supplies\"\u003ethe main chicken category\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter how many days do chicks hatch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCount on about 21 days. Bantam breeds sometimes hatch a little earlier, eggs from older hens sometimes a little later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need an egg turner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can manage without, but by hand you have to turn several times a day, weekends included. A turner takes over until you switch it off or remove it after day 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I hatch supermarket eggs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, they are almost always infertile. You need hatching eggs from hens that have run with a cockerel.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"covatutto-16l-digital-broedmachine","title":"Covatutto 16L Digital Incubator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital incubator for fertilised eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis incubator can be used to create ideal conditions so that the fertilised eggs placed inside continue their embryonic development until the chicks hatch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning the incubator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Place in a clean, dry and well-ventilated room with a temperature between 17℃ and 25℃ and a humidity of 55% to 75%.\u003cbr\u003e• The room should be shaded and not exposed to direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid sudden temperature changes, as these can adversely affect incubation.\u003cbr\u003e• The supporting surface must be solid and stable; place at least 80 cm above the floor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many eggs fit in this incubator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Quail: 42\u003cbr\u003e• Partridge: 26\u003cbr\u003e• Chicken: 14-16\u003cbr\u003e• Guinea fowl: 16-18\u003cbr\u003e• Pheasant hen: 19\u003cbr\u003e• Turkey hen: 8-10\u003cbr\u003e• Mallard: 10-11\u003cbr\u003e• Goose: 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e31 x 38 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covatutto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58965259518287,"sku":"BROE012-HAC","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/BROE012.png?v=1790769254"},{"product_id":"covatutto-automatische-eierdraaier","title":"Covatutto Automatic Egg Turner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe device that allows eggs to be turned automatically in incubators.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe eggs are rotated in a constant and regular manner; the horizontal movement of the unit fixed to the bottom of the incubator allows the eggs to be turned gently. This prevents possible damage to the egg that can occur with manual turning, which could jeopardise hatching. Turning the egg is necessary to prevent the embryo from sticking to the membranes of the eggshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handy device can be used with all Novital incubators fitted with a pre-installed egg-turning mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e215 x 88 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covatutto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58965259583823,"sku":"BROE019-HAC","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/BROE019_3.jpg?v=1790769256"},{"product_id":"broedmachine-natal-20","title":"Natal 20 Incubator","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Natal 20 incubator is suitable for small and medium-sized poultry eggs, with a capacity of 16 eggs. 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