Brinsea Mini II EX
#4 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
The smallest fully automatic incubator here, for hatching a few rare or show eggs with no water to manage. It costs a lot per egg.
Amazon $240.81$240.81
7AutomaticAutomatic
3.5/5
A well-built 24 egg dome with automatic turning and alarms, for keepers who manage humidity themselves. The EX version adds a pump for not much more.
- 24Chicken eggs
- Manual, no readoutHumidity
- Automatic, auto-stopTurning
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$349.99
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Pros
- Mix-and-match quadrant inserts hatch different egg sizes in one batch
- Turning stops on its own two days before hatch
- Temperature alarms and a hatch countdown on the display
Cons
- No humidity readout or pump; water is added by hand
- Costs far more than foam incubators of the same size
The Brinsea Maxi family
Every Brinsea Maxi model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Chicken eggs | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsea Maxi 24 Advance (this one) | 24 | 3.5/5 | $349.99 |
| Brinsea Maxi 24 EX | 24 | 4.2/5 | $283.99 |
| Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect | 24 | 4.3/5 | $449.99 |
| Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance | 48 | 3.4/5 | $449.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | USAC261C |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 24 |
| Price per egg | $14.58 |
| Incubation | |
| Egg turning | Automatic, auto-stop |
| Humidity control | Manual, no readout |
| Forced-air fan | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | Yes |
| Features | |
| Clear view of eggs | Yes |
| Candler | No |
| Hatch countdown | Yes |
| Hatching baskets | No |
| Phone app | No |
| Build | |
| Maximum power | 40 W |
| Typical power | 24 W |
| Weight | 3.8 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this size
MATICOOPX MEI-20
#5 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
A low-cost 20 egg incubator with automatic turning, a fan and a candler, for a first hatch on a budget.
Amazon $79.99$79.99
20Readout, manual waterAutomatic, auto-stop
Harris Farms Nurture Right 360
#7 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
The usual first incubator for a backyard flock: 22 eggs, automatic turning and a clear view for about $100. You still add water by hand.
Amazon $100.59$100.59
22Readout, manual waterAutomatic, auto-stop
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