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Mini, Maxi and Ovation incubators, OvaView candlers, EcoGlow brooders and ChickSafe coop doors from the UK incubator maker, compared by listed capacity and controls.

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What Brinsea makes

Brinsea is an incubation specialist, and most of its line here is about hatching. The incubators come in three tiers that differ mainly in humidity control:

  • Eco models, the entry tier, turn by hand; none is among the incubators shown here.
  • Advance models add automatic turning with auto-stop and a countdown; you add water from outside (Mini II Advance, 7 eggs; Maxi 24 and 48 Advance).
  • EX models add an automatic humidity pump and programmable turning (Mini II EX; Maxi 24 EX, listed for 24 chicken, 12 large, 8 jumbo or 40 small eggs; Maxi 48 EX; Ovation 28 EX and the app-connected Ovation 56 EX Connect).

Around them sit the OvaView candlers (standard for pale shells, High Intensity for dark or speckled eggs), the OvaScope egg viewer, a Mini II Advance classroom kit, EcoGlow brooders (the Safety 1200 is listed at 18 W, low voltage, for up to 35 newly hatched chicks) and ChickSafe battery coop doors.

Who Brinsea suits

Brinsea suits keepers who want to set the controls once and trust them, and classrooms that want a small, clear-lidded incubator with alarms. The EX tier is the hands-off choice for duck and goose eggs, which need higher humidity late in incubation; Brinsea publishes humidity targets by species. Advance models cost less and work well if you are happy to check and top up water. Whatever you choose, follow the Brinsea manual first.

School and family hatchesWash hands after touching eggs, chicks or the incubator, and children under 5 should not handle chicks (CDC).

Alternatives from other brands

The Nurture Right 360 holds 22 chicken eggs with automatic turning and a humidity display. GQF's Hova-Bator 1588 with turner is a larger foam option, and Farm Innovators' 2450 lists 41 eggs. For candlers, Magicfly and Incubator Warehouse make LED models; for brooders, RentACoop and Premier 1 heat plates; for doors, ChickenGuard and Omlet.

Read the Brinsea Mini II review, Maxi 24 review, EcoGlow review and Brinsea vs Nurture Right.

Brinsea: questions

What is the difference between Brinsea Advance and EX?
Both turn eggs automatically. Advance models need you to add water for humidity; EX models pump water to hold a set humidity and add programmable turning.
How many eggs does the Brinsea Mini II hold?
7 chicken eggs, or 12 small eggs with the insert, per the listing.
Which Brinsea candler for dark eggs?
The OvaView High Intensity, which Brinsea lists for dark or mottled shells such as Marans, quail and pheasant.
Can a Brinsea EcoGlow be used outdoors?
Brinsea lists EcoGlow brooders for indoor use. Check the manual for the minimum room temperature.