Brinsea Ovation 28 EX
#2 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A fully automatic 28 egg incubator for keepers who want humidity handled for them. It costs more per egg than the Maxi 24 EX.
Amazon $440$440
28AutomaticAutomatic
3.5/5
A small fully automatic cabinet for breeders who want cabinet controls without the floor space. Tabletop incubators hold 60 eggs for far less.
- 60Chicken eggs
- AutomaticHumidity
- AutomaticTurning
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$849.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Sets and hatches in one cabinet with included hatching baskets
- Humisonic humidifier holds a set humidity, with humidity alarms
- Periodic cooling mode for waterfowl eggs
Cons
- About $14 per egg, the most of any mid-size incubator here
- One-year warranty
The Hatching Time CT family
Every Hatching Time CT model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Chicken eggs | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatching Time CT60SH (this one) | 60 | 3.5/5 | $849.99 |
| Hatching Time CT120SH | 120 | 3.4/5 | $999.99 |
| Hatching Time CT180SH | 180 | 3.5/5 | $1,199.99 |
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 | CT60SH |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Cabinet |
| Chicken eggs | 60 |
| Price per egg | $14.17 |
| Incubation | |
| Egg turning | Automatic |
| Humidity control | Automatic |
| Forced-air fan | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | Yes |
| Features | |
| Candler | No |
| Hatching baskets | Yes |
| Phone app | No |
| Build | |
| Maximum power | 145 W |
| Typical power | 50 W |
| Weight | 29 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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