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
3.5/5
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.
- 22Chicken eggs
- Readout, manual waterHumidity
- Automatic, auto-stopTurning
Check price at Amazon$100.59
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 360 degree clear dome lets you see every egg without lifting the lid
- Turns eggs on its own and stops three days before hatch
- Shows humidity so you know when to add water
Cons
- Humidity is managed by hand; there is no pump
- Listing publishes no warranty
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 | 1030999 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 22 |
| Price per egg | $4.57 |
| Incubation | |
| Egg turning | Automatic, auto-stop |
| Humidity control | Readout, manual water |
| Forced-air fan | Yes |
| Features | |
| Clear view of eggs | Yes |
| Candler | No |
| Hatching baskets | No |
| Phone app | No |
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