I am so glad that you have done this review. We have the model with the humidity pump, and I really like it. I have been putting silicon drawer liner down on the bottom, but I am going to try the blue paper towels next time. I can fit 11 jumbo quail eggs in each rail, so a total of 88, which is usually a good size hatch for us. I doubt the dry hatch would work here in our arid desert environment, but that's all right. I believe it is good to have alternate info just in case. Thanks for all the help and info you get out so we can have as good an experience as possible with our quail.
By far my favorite incubator! I bought one with a humidifier my first hatch was a 93% hatch rate with the fertile quail eggs. I just hatched out some chicken eggs out of 40 fertile eggs 39 hatched the 1 that didn't was fully developed and made it half way around zipping apart then passed. I'm not sure why, but if it would've made it, it would've been a 100% hatch rate! Definitely worth it's money. I do use the chicken egg turners for the quail eggs and it does just fine.
I have the 56 EX. Very much a set and forget. I use a quart jar next to it for my water supply for the humidity pump. Also bought the larger rails and can usually get over 120 quail eggs in it. Thanks for doing this review.
I have the brinsea 56 ex ....it includes the humidifier. I have extremely good hatch rates with mine. It is a set and forget it incubator. Very little time needed to set up and maintain.
I love these reviews! It's one thing to read them, but to walk through the process with another person and their advice/experience is so much more encouraging. I can't wait to get my first incubator!
I have the one with the humidity pump. So so easy and great hatches. I use the regular rails and zig zag the eggs in and standing on pointy end. Any extra spaces I use packing peanuts to hold spaces. I also use silicon steamer liners and have cut out copies of the cardboard hatching mats rather than having to order cardboard ones as they can go in when loading. I do use an govee in a rail so it’s right where the eggs are. We put incubator into the brooder so they don’t escape at transfer.
I have one of the Brinsea cabinet incubators with the humidifier you mentioned. It's an excellent product that I have used for many years. Quite honestly, I wouldn't buy any other brand. I have been so impressed. If it suddenly died on me today, I would say it was worth the money and buy another - but there's no sign of it dying any time soon. I'm not sure if you said how it compared out of the box on temperature/ humidity. Mine has been great but, just to let your viewers know, there is a recalibration facility built-in in case it should need adjustment. Mine never has. 😊
Hey Zack, glad you got this one done. I have had your Scarlet's for some time and several times, I have gotten 100% hatches. I used the regular rails too. I really like this brand.
I have this same incubator. Just to say that in the instructions it says if there is a difference in the reading between the incubator digital readout and a secondary thermometer you put in, trust the incubator. That is because unlike the cheaper incubators, the Brinsea uses laboratory grade electronics, which costs way more, but is dead accurate. In addition each incubator is individually checked before it leaves the factory. So that's what I did, trusted the incubator, and got excellent hatch rates. Also I did not know you could buy them without the automatic humidifier, but I would highly recommend. Mine has it, I just hang the tube into a jar of water, set the humidity to whatever I want, and it automatically pumps in the exact amount of water to hold the humidity at exactly what you set it at. Other than candling which I do at ten days, the incubator is pretty much set and forget. Now I have an incubator I can trust, I no longer stress, worry, and constantly check, I know this incubator is doing exactly what I set it to do, unlike pretty much all the cheaper incubators. And oh, a comment on your videos, way better than the average TH-cam videos, you have a pleasant manner but more importantly present good information in an intelligent manner and don't waste time on waffle. Easy to watch 👍
I watched this earlier and have watched your other reviews. My LG 11300 decided to go crazy yesterday, temp went up to 107.1 on my Govee and Taylor confirmed that! Tossed out 32 eggs today... All considered I want to incubate a max of 50? eggs, which incubator is the best value for that, in your humble opinion. Thanks for what you do to educate and help everyone
I was very happy with it and seems like it will last a long time. They have different prices for amount of egg sizes. I would at least check it out. But by far my favorite so far
Looking forward to getting this one. I’ve got 2 other incubators and my hatch rate stinks, at least for me it does. Fingers crossed and thanks Zack. My quail dream still hanging on 👍
This is the one I use. It is pricey but my quail paid for it with eggs & chicks I rehomed. I have the XL turning trays and I can fit 127-130 depending on egg size. It does make for a crowded hatch.
After trying several other incubators, I bought a Brinsea 56 EX with the automatic humidifier. I had 3 different sets of breeders and marked the eggs to indicate which cage they came from so I could check if the males were doing their job. I set 24 eggs for my first hatch. Nine from one cage, 7 from the second and 8 from the third. I had 4 Govees in with the eggs. Temperature and humidity were consistent between all of the sensors and the bator itself throughout the hatch. None of the eggs from the third cage developed, so I'm assuming the male isn't fertile or isn't getting the job done. Three eggs from the first cage also didn't develop, so I went into lock down with 13 eggs. I had 9 hatch on day 17 and last one as a straggler on day 18. That bird had curled toes that I was able to fix, but is way behind the other birds in growth (about 1/3 the size). They are now 3 weeks old. The straggler is a hen along with 3 others and the other 6 are roosters. Overall, I'm very pleased with my results. The infertile, or non-mating, male in the third cage had been heavily bullied by another male before I separated them and I'm surprised that he survived, so I'm not at all surprised that he's not working out.
Good afternoon Zack. I am a newbie to your group, and to the experience of raising quails, from NE Texas. I will be getting some of the products you have demonstrated in your videos and have a few questions that I would like to e-mail you, if possible. I will be watching your program tonight 10/1/2023. Thanks, Sal from Texas.
hi zack thats what us brits can produce, brinsea is made here in the uk as you probably know they are based in somerset in the southwest of of the uk,i would like you too do a incubatore view on the cimuka ct cabinet incubator from hatching time and see how you view please
Have you looked at or tested the borottto incubators. They seem to be made well and I think I like the egg trays. Just wondering if jumbo quail eggs will fit
Thanks for the review Zack. But what do you do with the eggs that u find arent developing or fertilized after candling process? Is it safe to eat or is it spoiled after being heated up?
I am so glad that you have done this review. We have the model with the humidity pump, and I really like it. I have been putting silicon drawer liner down on the bottom, but I am going to try the blue paper towels next time. I can fit 11 jumbo quail eggs in each rail, so a total of 88, which is usually a good size hatch for us. I doubt the dry hatch would work here in our arid desert environment, but that's all right. I believe it is good to have alternate info just in case. Thanks for all the help and info you get out so we can have as good an experience as possible with our quail.
That’s great. Good luck and I really liked this incubator
Brinsea has 12v options as well that are neat. Makes solar power operations a little more efficient
Very cool
By far my favorite incubator! I bought one with a humidifier my first hatch was a 93% hatch rate with the fertile quail eggs. I just hatched out some chicken eggs out of 40 fertile eggs 39 hatched the 1 that didn't was fully developed and made it half way around zipping apart then passed. I'm not sure why, but if it would've made it, it would've been a 100% hatch rate! Definitely worth it's money. I do use the chicken egg turners for the quail eggs and it does just fine.
Absolutely, really happy with the results
Hi Zack, Just to let people know you can stand your quail eggs on the ends and get twice the number in the turners, by staggering them.
Good to know. Thanks for letting me know.
I thought everybody already knew this. :)
I have the 56 EX. Very much a set and forget. I use a quart jar next to it for my water supply for the humidity pump. Also bought the larger rails and can usually get over 120 quail eggs in it. Thanks for doing this review.
Awesome. I really like mine
I love mine
I have the brinsea 56 ex ....it includes the humidifier. I have extremely good hatch rates with mine. It is a set and forget it incubator. Very little time needed to set up and maintain.
I loved my experience
I love these reviews! It's one thing to read them, but to walk through the process with another person and their advice/experience is so much more encouraging. I can't wait to get my first incubator!
Glad you like them! Good luck
I have the one with the humidity pump. So so easy and great hatches. I use the regular rails and zig zag the eggs in and standing on pointy end. Any extra spaces I use packing peanuts to hold spaces. I also use silicon steamer liners and have cut out copies of the cardboard hatching mats rather than having to order cardboard ones as they can go in when loading. I do use an govee in a rail so it’s right where the eggs are.
We put incubator into the brooder so they don’t escape at transfer.
Very pleased with it
Fantastic info, thank you for sharing your experience
I have ordered it. Should be here Sunday!
Great. Good luck!!!!
I have one of the Brinsea cabinet incubators with the humidifier you mentioned. It's an excellent product that I have used for many years. Quite honestly, I wouldn't buy any other brand. I have been so impressed. If it suddenly died on me today, I would say it was worth the money and buy another - but there's no sign of it dying any time soon.
I'm not sure if you said how it compared out of the box on temperature/ humidity. Mine has been great but, just to let your viewers know, there is a recalibration facility built-in in case it should need adjustment. Mine never has. 😊
I am really happy with this experiment
Great information! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Zack, glad you got this one done. I have had your Scarlet's for some time and several times, I have gotten 100% hatches. I used the regular rails too. I really like this brand.
Awesome and yes really liked this incubator
I have this same incubator. Just to say that in the instructions it says if there is a difference in the reading between the incubator digital readout and a secondary thermometer you put in, trust the incubator. That is because unlike the cheaper incubators, the Brinsea uses laboratory grade electronics, which costs way more, but is dead accurate. In addition each incubator is individually checked before it leaves the factory. So that's what I did, trusted the incubator, and got excellent hatch rates. Also I did not know you could buy them without the automatic humidifier, but I would highly recommend. Mine has it, I just hang the tube into a jar of water, set the humidity to whatever I want, and it automatically pumps in the exact amount of water to hold the humidity at exactly what you set it at. Other than candling which I do at ten days, the incubator is pretty much set and forget. Now I have an incubator I can trust, I no longer stress, worry, and constantly check, I know this incubator is doing exactly what I set it to do, unlike pretty much all the cheaper incubators. And oh, a comment on your videos, way better than the average TH-cam videos, you have a pleasant manner but more importantly present good information in an intelligent manner and don't waste time on waffle. Easy to watch 👍
Yes they are very easy and reliable
Looks great! I use those baskets ti collect eggs as well! Thanks for doing these reviews, they are helpful.
Glad you like them!
I watched this earlier and have watched your other reviews.
My LG 11300 decided to go crazy yesterday, temp went up to 107.1 on my Govee and Taylor confirmed that! Tossed out 32 eggs today...
All considered I want to incubate a max of 50? eggs, which incubator is the best value for that, in your humble opinion.
Thanks for what you do to educate and help everyone
I was very happy with it and seems like it will last a long time. They have different prices for amount of egg sizes. I would at least check it out. But by far my favorite so far
@@MyshireFarm Thank you!
Looking forward to getting this one. I’ve got 2 other incubators and my hatch rate stinks, at least for me it does. Fingers crossed and thanks Zack. My quail dream still hanging on 👍
Good luck. I am sure you will do great
This is the one I use. It is pricey but my quail paid for it with eggs & chicks I rehomed.
I have the XL turning trays and I can fit 127-130 depending on egg size. It does make for a crowded hatch.
That’s great. Very happy with my results
After trying several other incubators, I bought a Brinsea 56 EX with the automatic humidifier. I had 3 different sets of breeders and marked the eggs to indicate which cage they came from so I could check if the males were doing their job. I set 24 eggs for my first hatch. Nine from one cage, 7 from the second and 8 from the third. I had 4 Govees in with the eggs. Temperature and humidity were consistent between all of the sensors and the bator itself throughout the hatch.
None of the eggs from the third cage developed, so I'm assuming the male isn't fertile or isn't getting the job done. Three eggs from the first cage also didn't develop, so I went into lock down with 13 eggs. I had 9 hatch on day 17 and last one as a straggler on day 18. That bird had curled toes that I was able to fix, but is way behind the other birds in growth (about 1/3 the size). They are now 3 weeks old. The straggler is a hen along with 3 others and the other 6 are roosters.
Overall, I'm very pleased with my results. The infertile, or non-mating, male in the third cage had been heavily bullied by another male before I separated them and I'm surprised that he survived, so I'm not at all surprised that he's not working out.
That’s great. Sounds like you are on top of it
Good afternoon Zack. I am a newbie to your group, and to the experience of raising quails, from NE Texas. I will be getting some of the products you have demonstrated in your videos and have a few questions that I would like to e-mail you, if possible. I will be watching your program tonight 10/1/2023. Thanks, Sal from Texas.
Sure feel free and we will be back to our regular live Q&A Thai coming Sunday. Past couple of weeks have been busy
hi zack thats what us brits can produce, brinsea is made here in the uk as you probably know they are based in somerset in the southwest of of the uk,i would like you too do a incubatore view on the cimuka ct cabinet incubator from hatching time and see how you view please
I will look into it
Have you looked at or tested the borottto incubators. They seem to be made well and I think I like the egg trays. Just wondering if jumbo quail eggs will fit
I have not tried that brand
Great video Zach!
I have a challenge for you or George. Would you be willing to do a review of Terry McGleish’s (Coturnix Corner) DIY incubator?🐣
We would have to build one so unlikely but if we can find the time……
Zack what do you think about the Borotto Real 24 with the humidity pump?
Thanks for all your informational videos.
I have not tried the borotto sorry
You should review the Kebonnixs next
I have not heard of that one
These Brinsea are costly! Worth it? You sure had impressive numbers!
I could have gotten better if I paid attention more. I was very impressed
Thanks for the review Zack. But what do you do with the eggs that u find arent developing or fertilized after candling process? Is it safe to eat or is it spoiled after being heated up?
They are spoiled so compost is what we do
@@MyshireFarm Right! Cool thanks!
Do you add water in it before hatching?
Absolutely
Sure a lot of humming from the machine. Is that common with incubators?
Yeah for the most part
That is great, but just a bit too pricy for me.
They have different price points
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It varies on the variety you choose
Has anyone measured how much electricity the 56 EX consumes for 21 days of chick hatching?
I have not but not much at all
Why some eggs have green and yellow air sacs
Just the inside of the egg and the way light hits them
It's pronounced 'Brinsee' ;)
Thanks
Your link aint working..
It is up now. Sorry for the inconvenience
Hi Zack, Just to let people know you can stand your quail eggs on the ends and get twice the number in the turners, by staggering them.
Awesome. Thanks
Zack what do you think about the Borotto Real 24 with the humidity pump?
Thanks for all your informational videos.
I have not tried the borotto
Thanks Zack I am going to try one .