posted 5 years ago
I tried one a few weeks ago. The thermostat didn't hold well. It would go a couple days (from what I saw) keeping the temp set, then it would freak out and pump temp up a few degrees too hot, then go back to proper temp. I let it run the full course and actually did get two of 9 live chicks.
I returned it for a refund.
Spot, one of my hens, went broody and I gave her 7 eggs. She didn't manage to hatch one... or she ate the chicks. When I took her off the nest there were only 3 eggs left.
So, not doing well in increasing my flock. Oh, I gave her the two from the incubator since she was due to hatch hers that day... Both had vanished next morning.
The one I tried was the MagicFly from Amazon. I read a lot of reviews for all the ones they offered, and some from Tractor Supply. None of them were without issues. Appears to be luck of the draw if you get a working one.
I'd say try one and return it if it doesn't work right. Amazon has a good return policy.