The best small fully automatic incubator for most backyard keepers: 24 eggs with pump humidity and alarms at a lower price per egg than any other automatic dome.
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Every Brinsea Maxi model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Chicken eggs | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsea Maxi 24 Advance | 24 | 3.5/5 | $349.99 |
| Brinsea Maxi 24 EX (this one) | 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 |
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.
| Model number | USAC271C |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 24 |
| Price per egg | $11.83 |
| Incubation | |
| Egg turning | Automatic |
| Humidity control | Automatic |
| Forced-air fan | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | Yes |
| Features | |
| Clear view of eggs | Yes |
| Candler | No |
| Hatching baskets | No |
| Phone app | No |
| Build | |
| Maximum power | 40 W |
| Typical power | 24 W |
| Weight | 4.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
The most automated small incubator here, for keepers who want alerts on their phone. The plain Maxi 24 EX does the same incubating for less.
Amazon $449.99A Korean-made fully automatic tabletop incubator for breeders who want a set humidity and alarms. Its price per egg is high.
Amazon $439.99The 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 $240.81Compare the Brinsea Maxi 24 EX with any other egg incubator →
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