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.
Amazon $283.99
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.
- 7Chicken eggs
- AutomaticHumidity
- AutomaticTurning
- 3 yearsWarranty
Price checked November 8, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Built-in humidity pump holds the humidity you set, so the dome stays closed
- Programmable automatic turning
- High, low and room temperature alarms
- Holds only 7 standard chicken eggs
- Maker does not say turning stops on its own before hatch
The Brinsea Mini II family
Every Brinsea Mini II model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Chicken eggs | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsea Mini II Advance | 7 | 3.1/5 | $249.99 |
| Brinsea Mini II EX (this one) | 7 | 3.7/5 | $240.81 |
| Brinsea Mini II Eco | 10 | 2.9/5 | $111.99 |
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 | USAB17C |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 7 |
| Price per egg | $34.40 |
| 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 | 20 W |
| Typical power | 12 W |
| Weight | 2.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this size
A Korean-made fully automatic tabletop incubator for breeders who want a set humidity and alarms. Its price per egg is high.
Amazon $439.99A low-cost 20 egg incubator with automatic turning, a fan and a candler, for a first hatch on a budget.
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