We are big fans of the overall value that the GQF Cabinet Incubators have to offer, and this one is no exception. Unlike the 1502 which has the integrated hatching tray, this one is intended to be part of an incubation system that includes a separate hatcher. Ideally, you would have up to 3 of these incubators and one hatching unit per setup, allowing you to incubate and hatch up to 810 medium sized eggs each month. Since it does not have the hatching tray, it also allows you a little more space inside the unit if you are incubating larger eggs, like turkey. If you sold all of these hatchlings at $3.50/each, you would recoup all of your expense in the entire setup (4 machines) with just one month of incubation.
All the GQF Cabinet Incubators are the same size and use many of the same components. This means that the accessories will work with any of the units as well. There is a full plexiglass door available that gives you good visibility of all of your eggs, casters that make it easier to move around (let’s face it, at 95 lbs empty, these guys are a bit of a beast), and a water reserve system that can help regulate your humidity. All of these are add-ons, and the machine functions perfectly fine without them. However, it is nice to have options to “pimp” your incubator as time goes on.
We have found few problems with this incubator- everything really just does what it is supposed to do. They can incur some damage due to shipping, so it is important to fully inspect your incubator upon receipt (as you should do with all shipments anyway) to ensure everything is working properly.
We are big fans of the overall value that the GQF Cabinet Incubators have to offer, and this one is no exception. Unlike the 1502 which …
We are big fans of the overall value that the GQF Cabinet Incubators have to offer, and this one is no exception. Unlike the 1502 which …
Ideal for rotational hatching. I have the recommended setup (3 of these and one 1550 hatcher) and I am getting over 750 eggs hatched each month. I have already made back my investment several times over, and am getting ready to expand again. I recommend this unit to any growing breeder who is looking for a quick and inexpensive way to increase their capacity.