KEBONNIXS 12 Egg Incubator with Humidity Display, Egg Candler, Automatic Egg Turner, for Hatching Chickens

UPDATE (March 2025): I have consistently used this incubator for numerous hatches and it works beautifully every time. I haven’t had a single issue with it and I’ve successfully incubated dozens of baby chicks and grown my flock of yard birds. I took extra care with my last batch of eggs, ensuring that I selected only the most healthy eggs (instead of selecting a dozen without candling them) and all TWELVE babies hatched and were healthy. My favorite feature is the clear lid that allows you to watch the entire hatching process. When days 20-21 comes around, my kids and I gather around and watch as the babies pip and eventually find their way out of their shells. It’s such an amazing experience. If you’re looking for an excellent incubator for an excellent cost, buy this one. It doesn’t disappoint. Original Review: This wasn’t my first time hatching eggs, but it was my first time using the Kebonnixs incubator. I was very pleased with the results. I found it was easy to operate, kept both the temperature and humidity stable, and it reliably turned the eggs each day. All around it turned out to be a great product for hatching a small batch of chicks. I started with a dozen eggs, two of which had to be pulled before hatch day (one was infertile; the other had an embryo that failed to develop). Out of the ten that we had left, nine of them have successfully hatched. We’re giving the last chick a little more time to make a late appearance, but even nine out of ten chicks is a very satisfactory hatch. If you’re looking for an affordable, small, easy-to-use incubator…this is a great option! I’m very happy with my purchase and look forward to using it again to hatch another batch of baby chicks.

*** UPDATE Last year was my first experience using this incubator. 8 out of 12 shipped eggs hatched. I used it again just last month and 6 hatched. I’m on my third round and on lockdown and as of today, all 12 are looking great. I tried two other incubators because I originally needed a larger one. Neither one had accurate humidity readings and one had ZERO way to adjust the humidity- no holes or window whatsoever to change air flow. This incubator is really the best I’ve tried. It’s a good size, works well, cleans up easily and has good results. I haven’t found unhatched eggs to be due to the incubator function- for whatever reason, they just weren’t good eggs to begin with, or just were quitters. If all the eggs are put in at the same time and they all experience the same temperature and humidity, and only some hatch- I think logically the problem lies with the eggs that didn’t hatch. They’re the only variable. I hatched chicks for the first time in my life with this. Out of 12 eggs, 2 didn’t make it past ten days, and 2 never hatched. 8 chicks hatched and it was a beautiful thing to watch. My kindergarteners loved it! It was very simple to use and my only recommendation would be to keep the incubator with you unless you can guarantee humidity where you keep it. I tried keeping it in my classroom the first 2 days and each day I arrived, the humidity was way too low so I was frantically putting in a damp sponge square to raise the levels asap. After this happening, I just took it home with me where someone was always around to check the humidity level. I don’t know if this was a flaw with the incubator, but I had to regulate it often. The temperature was always spot on but the humidity varied greatly. Just an fyi.

I bought the KEBONNIXS 12 Egg Incubator with Humidity Display for our backyard flock, and it’s been a game changer! It’s the perfect size for small‑batch hatching, and the built‑in humidity display makes it so much easier to keep conditions just right — I don’t have to guess or constantly open it to check. The digital controls are simple to use, even for a beginner like me, and the clear viewing window lets me watch progress without disturbing the eggs. We’ve had great success with hatch rates, and it’s been such a fun learning experience for the whole family. If you want a reliable, user‑friendly incubator for hatching your own chicks, this one is definitely worth it!

This was my 1st time using an incubator. Hopefully I can provide some information to help others avoid a couple of my mistakes. I ordered quail eggs and of the 18 that went in, only 5 hatched. They were shipped eggs so not sure how much that may have contributed. I also think I had the humidity a bit too low during the 1st phase (35%-ish). My biggest problem was not understanding how the countdown timer worked. I set it for 18 days. It counts backwards from 18 to 1. I thought when the counter hit day 1 is when you put them in lock-down. I failed to understand that when the counter hits 15 is when I should have put them in lock-down and raised the humidity to 70-75%. I did raise the humidity once it hit day one, but I think it was too late for a lot of the eggs. Of the 5 that hatched, the 1st one could have drown in the water reservoir because in my excitement to get the turner tray removed and the dome back on, I forgot to put the small “lid” back over the water reservoir. It was when I was watching him/her and it decided to go for a swim I realized my mistake. Luckily I was able to quickly get him out, get that lid on and get them covered back up. He dried off and is doing fine. I did also cut some rubber shelf liner to put down under the eggs for lock-down so that when they hatch it lessens the chance for splay-legs. So far so good. As far as the incubator itself – It is easy to set up. I did keep a towel wrapped around the dome (not over the vent) to help keep the heat stable. It’s default is a 21 day hatch (chickens). It’s very easy to change that. The turn tray it comes with are for chickens. You can order one for quail directly from the company and there are some folks on Etsy that sell 3D printed ones. Luckily my husband has a 3D printing business and printed mine. The dome and base have 2 small notches. Make sure you line them up. It helps give a better seal to help retain heat and humidity. It’s very easy to unseat this. I do find the way you adjust the humidity to be easy in theory, but temperamental in execution. It’s via a well on the outside of the incubator. Depending on what “fill line” you use determines if your are filling for incubation or hatch (always fill with warm water – adjusts the humidity faster). I also ended up putting a damp sponge in there during lockdown to get the humidity up to 70%. The humidity where you live will probably impact this as well. The humidity seems to fluctuate a lot. I think having the incubator someplace where you can also have an external humidifier would help a with this. My biggest complaint with the incubator is that it doesn’t have a handle for the dome. The dome is awkward to grab with one hand and if you are just trying to tip up the lid to minimize heat/humidity loss as much as possible for removing dry chicks and done eggs it’s way too easy to lose control of it. All in all. It is a very inexpensive incubator, so obviously won’t have all the bells and whistles of a more expensive system. For someone that’s looking to get started with quail I think it’s a decent incubator. From what I've been reading, it's on par with some other models that are a bit expensive. I’m hopeful my next batch has a much better hatch rate now that I better understand how this one works.

It works and it’s easy peasy! I used them for quail eggs. I was able to easily adjust the incubation time from 21 to 18 (21 days is typically for chickens a d 18 days is for quail). So far I have 4 out of 16 that hatched and several others with pips in them. I’m just happy that any hatched lol! If any don’t hatch, I would blame that on the shipping conditions being below zero temps and having to double up eggs in 4 spots to fit them all. Humidity was very easy to adjust and I never had to open the incubator for any reason.

The Kebonnixs 12 egg incubator with humidity display and automatic egg turner is a great beginner tool for anyone interested in hatching chickens or other small poultry. After using this incubator for the better part of 2 years, I'm throughly impressed by its features and its reliability. Design and build quality ---------------------------- The incubator's design is well though out and mainly oriented by function. The materials used are study and long lasting. There is a transparent lid that allows you to easily monitor the egg hatching process without constantly opening and closing the lid which disturbs the eggs, thus maintaining a stable environment for the eggs. Functions ----------- This incubator has the capacity of 12 eggs, which is enough for the majority of hatching enthusiasts. The automatic egg turner is really a game changer, you no longer have to keep time and turn the eggs on your own, this incubator will ensure that the eggs are regularly and gently turned, simulating the natural environment and behavior of a mother hen. This features will save you lots of time and worry as egg turning is one of the most important factors in a successful hatch. Humidity display ----------------- The built in humidity display is a crucial feature and is the feature that sets this incubator apart from others. The digital display is bright and accurate and makes it easy to keep track of humidity levels and thus improving the chance of a successful hatch Egg candler ------------- The included egg candler function (you press a button and it lights up the egg) is a handy and welcomed function of the incubator, it allows you to check the progress of the embryos and allows you separate and discard the eggs that no longer have live embryos inside. Ease of Use ------------- The incubator comes with a detailed instructions manual which will teach you about its functions and capabilities. Truthfully speaking, I would have been completely lost without the manual, and during the earlier stages of me using the incubator, I was constantly checking back to the manual to make sure I was doing everything right. For some, this may be cumbersome and frustrating, so keep that in mind. Reliability ------------ This is one of the biggest determinant in me deciding which incubator to purchase, and thankfully this incubator has been extremely dependable throughout my 2 years of using it. The temperature and humidity controls are accurate, which goes a long way in increasing the likelihood of a successful hatch. Value for money ----------------- For its price (<$100), this incubator simply can't be beat on its value for money ratio. It's extremely cost effective and will enable not just enthusiasts but also beginners a chance to hatch eggs on their own. In conclusion, I believe the Kebonnisx 12 egg incubator is a well rounded, reliable and functional incubator for those wanting to hatch their own eggs. I highly recommend it!

This would have been a zero if that was allowed! I was so excited because my First incubation was great, I hatched out about 70% with no issues healthy chicks. Second incubation was a freak Show!!! I had chicks with prolapsed guts squirting out of their bodies on the side, not their butts. Poor babies were just covered in glue & couldn't breathe and we're dying in front of me . I had to put them out of their misery and the rest of the eggs all had chicks in them that died. I put my hydrometer in there and I'm running it empty and it will not keep a steady temp or a study humidity I trusted the thing on top, my fault! I put a hydrometer in there , temperature is 15° off humidity is 10° off ! Meanwhile I watched these little animals suffer and I had to do the unthinkable so they would not suffer! I don't know what the solution is because all of these small incubators have my kind of story in the comments if you read far enough down. You can adjust the temperature but it's hard but the humidity is unbearably difficult to manage. Don't buy this for a simple incubation experience

The quality for the money is great. Ive used this to hatch out 3 sets of chickens and recently 6 ducks! I bought another one because I liked the first one and needed more space to hatch a few more eggs. I try not to pack mine too full so that when hatch day comes they all still have space. I won't do more than 8 eggs at a time. Theres an opening on the back behind the screen that I didnt notice and that will help with the humidity as well as allowing air flow so tge babies can breathe after hatching. Its easy to clean just wipe it out, except where the water is on the inside, thats a bit tricky to reach if you have bigger hands. Its easy to use though you can't change the heat temp, its fluctuates between 99.5-100.5. Tge egg turner is nice so I don't have to manually do it. Its not loud at all, I often forget its running when we do use it. Its quiet for an incubator with an automatic turner.also chicken eggs take 21 days *approx* and duck eggs take 28 days *approx* i wasn't able to change the days either so I did have to keep track on my phone so I knew when to remove the turner and lock down the incubator/adjust the humidity.

Excellent little incubator. This is my second year using it. It holds temperature and humidity extremely well.

It arrived broken

Todo super bien

Guter Inkubator im vergleich mit einem ohne Luftfeuchtigkeit Kontrolle Hat im Vergleich ein deutlich besseres Ergebnis als ein günstigeres Teil 4 brutzyklen benutzt hatte ein gutes Ergebnis Aber waren trotzdem bei jedem Mal welche dabei die nicht geschlüpft sind obwohl geschiert und bei manchen Eiern musste ich nachhelfen und etwas Schale entfernen War ca. 50/50 erfolgsquote Ansonsten guter Inkubator man sieht alles hält Temperatur gut ist leicht zu bedienen Lautstärke ist annehmbar

Na doch recht kurzer Lieferzeit kam der inkubator bei mir an. Der Karton der Maschine war leicht beschädigt und geflickt. Ausgepackt und festgestellt das keine Anleitung vorhanden ist, kein Problem... man kennt die Dinger und es ist kein hexenwerk diese bedienen zu können.... jedoch ist es gar nicht möglich eine Temperatur oder Wendezeit einzustellen! Das Hygrometer zeigt praktisch immer die selben Werte an, im Bereich von 50-60% egal wie viel Wasser drin ist, oder wie weit die lüftungsöffnung offen ist... was natürlich am Hygrometer der Machine liegt, da mit externen getestet. Das Licht zum schieren der Eier war leider auch schon bei Erhalt defekt.... die Temperatur ist fix auf 100F eingestellt und hält sich dort angeblich gut... absoluter Blödsinn... die Temperatur pendelt von unten nach oben und variiert dabei um satte 3 Grad ! Somit ist ein ausbrüten eig unmöglich... schade, da er doch vom Material her einen sehr guten Eindruck macht. Geht natürlich zurück...