My OperaHova Bator Incubator - Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Hova Bator
Sunday, March 4, 2012 3:58:40 AM
Fundamental Features
All Hova Bator incubators have a polystyrene shell and come with their own wafer thermostat and incubator thermometer. They also come with complete set-up instructions (although these are aimed at poultry breeders) and have viewing windows to allow easy viewing without distressing the atmosphere inside.
• 1602N - Perfect for reptile egg incubation since it uses thermal airflow in lieu of fan assisted, meaning that eggs are less likely to dry out. Has two viewing windows on the top.
• 2362N/2365 - Similar to the 1602N (with two viewing windows on top), but with a turbo fan for far better temperature stability and air circulation throughout.
• 1583/1586/1588 - These more advanced models are all turbo fan assisted and have large picture windows, making them ideal for classroom hatching projects and also breeders with young children who wish to be involved in your incubation process. The 1588 model posseses an electronic thermostat rather compared to a wafer.
That Hova Bator Compared
When buying good quality incubator it is important to compare several before deciding. Here I have compared some of the best incubators on the market with the Hova Bator.
R COM Incubators
R COM incubators are high specification and are frequently used by veterinarians together with professional breeders as their incubator of preference.
The 3rd theres r COM range is wider in comparison to the Hova Bator range, offering several sizes, however, these incubators are far more expensive (prices start from around $130 US) and are very targeted towards specialized poultry breeders.
If you're a professional breeder than the R COM range could definitely be on your behalf as they are far more automatic than other incubators; giving you more time and assurance during the incubation course of action.
As a hobbyist breeder I might still use the Hova Bator, as the success charge is consistently high and I could buy two or three for the price of just one of the R COMs!
Brinsea Incubators
Brinsea is usually another popular incubator company, with the 'Octagon' Incubator getting its most coveted product.
Brinsea incubators usually are made using black, yellow and clear nasty and although this makes them less aesthetically pleasing than the Hova Bator (in my view) it makes them less of a challenge to clean.
These incubators are quite expensive, ranging from around $80 US for a 10 hen egg incubator to around $200 to get a standard 24 hen egg one and tend to be aimed towards bird breeders rather then reptile breeders.
Again I might prefer to use the Hova Bator due to the lower price and greater simplicity compared with the Brinsea incubators.
Reptile Egg Incubation while using the Hova Bator
Among the list of things that makes the Hova Bator superior to other incubators, in my own eyes, is the fact used it to hatch almost any sort of egg.
With regard to reptile egg incubation just half fill a clear plastic, lidded tub with rainy vermiculite, drill around four to six holes in the lid, make dints in the vermiculite for any eggs to rest in and add them to the tub, replace the lid and carefully place the tub inside your Hova Bator (preheated to your desired temperature). Reptile Thermostat
All Hova Bator incubators have a polystyrene shell and come with their own wafer thermostat and incubator thermometer. They also come with complete set-up instructions (although these are aimed at poultry breeders) and have viewing windows to allow easy viewing without distressing the atmosphere inside.
• 1602N - Perfect for reptile egg incubation since it uses thermal airflow in lieu of fan assisted, meaning that eggs are less likely to dry out. Has two viewing windows on the top.
• 2362N/2365 - Similar to the 1602N (with two viewing windows on top), but with a turbo fan for far better temperature stability and air circulation throughout.
• 1583/1586/1588 - These more advanced models are all turbo fan assisted and have large picture windows, making them ideal for classroom hatching projects and also breeders with young children who wish to be involved in your incubation process. The 1588 model posseses an electronic thermostat rather compared to a wafer.
That Hova Bator Compared
When buying good quality incubator it is important to compare several before deciding. Here I have compared some of the best incubators on the market with the Hova Bator.
R COM Incubators
R COM incubators are high specification and are frequently used by veterinarians together with professional breeders as their incubator of preference.
The 3rd theres r COM range is wider in comparison to the Hova Bator range, offering several sizes, however, these incubators are far more expensive (prices start from around $130 US) and are very targeted towards specialized poultry breeders.
If you're a professional breeder than the R COM range could definitely be on your behalf as they are far more automatic than other incubators; giving you more time and assurance during the incubation course of action.
As a hobbyist breeder I might still use the Hova Bator, as the success charge is consistently high and I could buy two or three for the price of just one of the R COMs!
Brinsea Incubators
Brinsea is usually another popular incubator company, with the 'Octagon' Incubator getting its most coveted product.
Brinsea incubators usually are made using black, yellow and clear nasty and although this makes them less aesthetically pleasing than the Hova Bator (in my view) it makes them less of a challenge to clean.
These incubators are quite expensive, ranging from around $80 US for a 10 hen egg incubator to around $200 to get a standard 24 hen egg one and tend to be aimed towards bird breeders rather then reptile breeders.
Again I might prefer to use the Hova Bator due to the lower price and greater simplicity compared with the Brinsea incubators.
Reptile Egg Incubation while using the Hova Bator
Among the list of things that makes the Hova Bator superior to other incubators, in my own eyes, is the fact used it to hatch almost any sort of egg.
With regard to reptile egg incubation just half fill a clear plastic, lidded tub with rainy vermiculite, drill around four to six holes in the lid, make dints in the vermiculite for any eggs to rest in and add them to the tub, replace the lid and carefully place the tub inside your Hova Bator (preheated to your desired temperature). Reptile Thermostat
