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CT180 SH - Egg Incubator - Setter & Hatcher

SKU: CT180SH
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  • Automatic & Self-Regulated Temperature and Humidity for Professional Hatching
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Description

CT180 SH – The All-in-One Egg Incubator Built for Consistent Hatches

The CT180 SH Egg Incubator by Cimuka is the go-to setter and hatcher combo for backyard flock owners, homesteaders, and small-scale breeders who want reliable results without the guesswork. With a 180-egg capacity and a fully automated incubation system, it takes the complexity out of hatching — so you can focus on your flock, not your equipment.

Everything You Need, Right Out of the Box

The CT180 SH ships complete with hatching baskets, a built-in water tank, an integrated humidity system, and automatic egg turners. There's nothing extra to buy and nothing to figure out — just set it up, load your eggs, and let the incubator do the work.

Key Features

  • 180-egg capacity – ideal for chicken, quail, duck, pheasant, and more
  • Automatic egg turning – consistent rotation for even development without manual handling
  • Integrated humidity & temperature control – sensor-driven precision keeps conditions stable hatch after hatch
  • Active Periodic Cooling (APC) technology – mimics natural cooling cycles to support healthier embryo development
  • Dual front & back door access – easy egg loading, cleaning, and maintenance without disturbing the incubation environment
  • Energy-efficient cabinet design – high-insulation construction reduces operating costs over time
  • Intuitive control panel – clear onboard display makes monitoring and adjustments straightforward

Who It's Built For

Whether you're hatching your first batch or running a steady seasonal operation, the CT180 SH is designed to perform. It's a practical choice for:

  • Backyard poultry keepers managing a small flock
  • Homesteaders who hatch a few times a year and need dependable results
  • Educators running classroom hatching programs
  • Breeders stepping up from a tabletop incubator to a mid-size cabinet model

Built to Last, Easy to Maintain

The CT180 SH is designed for indoor use and performs best in rooms kept between 65–75°F. Full front and back access makes routine cleaning simple, and the high-insulation cabinet keeps internal conditions stable even when the room temperature fluctuates. It's the kind of incubator you set up once and rely on season after season.

Protected by a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

Specifications

Brand: Cimuka

Model: CT180SH

Material: Insulated Walls: ABS Plastic - Frame: Anodized Aluminum

EAN: 8682258010325

Assembly Required: Minimal

Recommended Location: Indoors, preferably a temperature-controlled room

Voltage: 110 V / 60 HZ

Average Energy Consumption:70 W

Max Wattage: 200 W

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Dimensions & Weight

Unit: L (24.5 in) x W (17 in) x H (42 in)

Box: L (26 in) x W (16 in) x H (39 in)

Cabinet Size: L (21 in) x W (12.5 in) x H (32.5 in)

Weight: 49 lb

Product Support

User Manual: View

Parts List: View

Warranty: View

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Technology

Active Periodic Cooling (First in the market)
Most birds leave the nest, at least once, during incubation. During this time, the eggs cool down and release moisture. Active Periodic Cooling (APC) changes the temperature and humidity within the incubator to reenact the cooling and dehumidifying process that eggs would receive naturally from the mother bird leaving the nest. This unique addition to our incubators increases hatch rates. This is extremely important if you hatch goose eggs! 

Egg Turners: Conturn 30 TM
Reduce stress on your eggs with vibration-free egg turners. These calibrated turners ensure high hatch rates and use minimal energy - saving you money! 

Ventilation: AirRoute TM
Our AirRoute TM ventilation system is IP55 certified and uses minimal energy.  The system protects you from voltage changes and offers a first in class protection from dust and humidity. You can rest assure that your system will maintain the same temperature and humidity throughout the whole cabinet.

Humidity: Humisonic TM
CT incubators always keep the internal temperature and humidity to your set parameters. Our HumisonicTM System provides humidity to the incubator when necessary. Just add water to the tank up top! Also, don't forget to fill your bottom pan with water for additional support - as needed.

Alarm(s)
CT incubators offer 2 alarms:

- High / Low Temperature Alarm (Plus room sensor)
- High / Low Humidity Alarm (Plus room sensor)

Capacity

To set then hatch eggs, replace the egg turners with your hatching baskets during the last few days.

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Quail: 324 - 468*

Partridge: 252

Pheasant: 216

Chicken: 180

Turkey: 120

Duck: 120

Goose: 72**

Peacock: 72**

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*Do you have quail eggs smaller than 15 grams? Purchase our Quail Egg Racks QT13 to increase your setting capacity from 108 to 156 eggs.
**To set Goose or Peacock eggs, purchase our Goose / Peacock Racks GT03

If you need to isolate specific eggs during hatching, place smaller egg baskets on the main baskets.

- Basket for 6 Eggs CS6
- Basket for 15 Eggs CS15

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Product Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included?

Our CT models include what is pictured on our product page and comes ready to set and hatch chicken, ducks, turkeys, and some larger quail eggs. It comes with our Conturn Setting trays as well as hatching baskets.

What types of eggs can I hatch?

Our incubators can hatch out Quail*, Partridge, Pheasant, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose*, and Peacocks*. If you are setting and hatching anything different than what is listed, please call our customer service line as we can help you decide whether our incubators are the right choice for you. *An asterisk is included next to the types of poultry that will require the purchase of an additional egg rack.

Do I need to purchase anything extra?

Depending on what you are setting, you may need to purchase our Goose/Peacock Egg or Quail Egg Racks, both of which are sold separately. Additionally, our humidifying unit comes with a white water filter. These are sold separately as replacement disks. Depending on your usage of the incubator and the type of water you are using, you may need to replace this filter every 6-12 months. We ALWAYS recommend using distilled water.

Reviews

  • 5 stars: 102 (84%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (2%)
  • 3 stars: 5 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 7 (6%)
  • 1 star: 4 (3%)
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Jonathanbonner
I highly recommend this incubator

I have been using the CT180 for the past 2 seasons and I have hatched out between 400-500 chicks. I have have great success with this incubator. The settings have been spot on. It keeps the humidity exactly where I set it even when the humidity is higher in my incubator room. The standard egg turners that comes with it have been great. I have used them to incubate standard size chickens, bantams, quail and turkeys with great success. The only complaint I have is that the hatching baskets could use a little more texture on the bottom so the chicks don't get splay leg but paper towels or shelf liner takes care of that. I would recommend this incubator to anyone looking for a quality incubator. It is easy to clean and I really like the fact that I can incubate and hatch chicks at the same time.

Thank you for the review. We are delighted to hear about your success with the CT180 and appreciate you sharing. The Hatching Time Team

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V E.
Going on 4th Season with CT180SH

We have been very happy with our incubator going on 4 seasons now. Especially for our goose eggs and the special feature APC. Also, have hatched chicken and duck. This year we will be trying turkeys.

The only part we have had to replace is the EMI Filter. We have decided to order an extra one to have on hand since this effects the power supply.

Customer Service is Top Notch. Thank you Hatching Time, Keep Up The Great Work!

Thank you for the review and continued support of our CT180SH incubator. We are delighted to hear that it has served you well for four seasons and has successfully hatched various types of eggs. The Hatching Time Team

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Sherri A.
Best Hatch Rate!

I was having a lot of issues with chicks pipping at the wrong end and being mispositioned. The CT 180 incubator and hatcher solved that issue! Not even one was pipped wrong and the hatch rate was amazing!

Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that our CT180 Egg Incubator helped improve your hatch rate and resolved any issues with mispositioned chicks. We strive to provide high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers. Happy hatching - The Hatching Time Team

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Melissa M.
Very Disappointed in Goose incubation

I bought the CT180 because it has the APC cooling specifically for goose incubation. Mind you I have a Maticoopx that I could have used. But the advertisement make it would it made to improve hatch rates in geese and that it's set it and forget it.

Well I bought the special order goose trays that are an additional purchase. It is supposed to hold 3 goose eggs per rack. Not only does it NOT hold 3 goose eggs. It DOESN'T even fit goose eggs.

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B.Smith
Ct180sh

Arrived 3 days ago, it was packaged nice and no damage. Easy set up. Already have it loaded and can’t wait for the chicks to hatch. Temp and humidity are consistent without any help from me, it really is set it and forget it!!! Will review again when the eggs hatch!!!

Thank you for the review. We are proud to offer the most technologically advanced poultry equipment on the market - The Hatching Time Team

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Burr R.B.N.
Well worth the money

This incubator takes the guesswork out of incubating eggs. The alarms are loud enough to be heard. Almost 100% hatch rate.

Thank you for the review. Happy hatching - The Hatching Time Team

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William
Well worth it

This has been the best and easiest to use incubator I have used. First set of 164 eggs only had 20 not hatch but all of those were gotten from the same place. This makes it clear that it was the eggs and not the incubator. Clean up was simple with being able to open both front and back. One thing I wish I knew before I started was that unlike others I’ve used in the past it’s not uncommon for eggs to start hatching at day 19 (I was running chickens). If you get this don’t get overwhelmed when you first open the box. The instructions have been written to make it easy to set everything up.

Thank you for the review on our best and easiest to use incubator - The Hatching Time Team

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John
Cimuka ct180 from hatching time

Simple and user friendly

Thank you for the review - The Hatching Time Team

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La F.M.(.M.
Total Upgrade

We love this machine. We were using table top incubators from Tractor Supply and noted the temp in one was actually 12 degrees lower than the thermometer read causing my eggs not to hatch. I’m paying $120-140 for shipped eggs so that means I needed to do something fast. I decided then that I had to upgrade and the CT180 was just what I needed. I am already looking at ordering another one as well as a designated hatcher. The temperature is consistent and I love the large reservoir for water that makes my life easier. Thank you Hatching Time!

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Thank you for the review. We are proud to offer the most technologically advanced poultry equipment on the market - The Hatching Time Team

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Jeri F.
Impressive!

We just purchased the CT180 Incubator/hatcher and have our first load in. With two other thermometers/hydrometers added, we are so impressed how this new incubator holds the correct temp and humidity! Pretty much hands off unit. So much better than our table top incubators that adding a hatcher unit is looking to be in our near future. Thanks Hatching Time for offering such a great product!

Thank you for the review. Our incubators are so much better! - The Hatching Time Team

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Steve M.
Hatching Time 180 review

Purchase my 180 two months ago I’m on my second hatch. Trouble free no issues with temperature or humidity. Set it forget it. This incubator free up a whole lot of time compared to my previous one. Improved my hatch rate I’m totally pleased with my 180.

Thank you for the review on our incubator that improved your hatch rate - The Hatching Time Team

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C.S.
First time user

First time using this brand of incubators and have had a 96% hatch rate with no complications. I love them so much I ordered a second one. The CT120 and CT180 are both amazing.

Thank you for the review on our amazon CT120 and CT180. We are thrilled you love them so much you ordered a second one - The Hatching Time Team

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J.p.
Great incubator

Easy to set. Unmatched humidity control. Has definitely increased my hatch rates

Thank you for your review. We're proud to bring you the most technologically advanced poultry farming equipment on the market. The Hatching Time Team

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C.D.

This is my second review after owning two ct180s and hatching over 400 eggs. I have used GQF for 30+ years, these incubators will give a better percentage of hatch rate guaranteed if you use good fertile eggs.These hatching time incubators are easy to clean with lots of great features such as the humidistat which makes it worth buying. However they cut corners that affect overall performance like egg tray design causing them to fall sideways when racks aren't Full this is a very poor design. The power Cord for the Turner that plugs in on top to the power box will not stay in again. Very poor design. Both of mine needs wood under to keep the plug plugged in so that tells me this is a common thing. They have done. Gave this product a seven out ten rating because even though it's poorly designed on some aspects it still are really good.

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J.O.
So Eggcited for this incubator

So my husband bought this one for me for my birthday. I have had my father's old Wooden incubator from 1996. Still runs great, have only had to replace a few things on it in the last 10 years.. But I wanted an up grade. So now I have one. I have Marans and Barnevelder Eggs in it can't wait to see the babies in 21 Days..

Thank you for your review. We're proud to bring you the most technologically advanced poultry farming equipment on the market. Happy hatching - The Hatching Time Team

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Hope S.
Best incubator on the market

We as a small business switched from gqf to hatching time the CT180. It’s is by far the best incubator we have ever had. Successful higher 94-99% hatch rates and it’s easy to clean and manage. Five stars from us!

Thank you for the review of the best incubator on the market - The Hatching Time Team

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Jennifer H.
Just bought our third incubator!

We just invested in our third CT 180 and we couldn’t be happier. It took me about 30 minutes to set up, I warmed it up, and it went the goose eggs. We are really looking forward to using the automatic cooling feature. We have nothing but great things to say about this incubator.

Thank you for the review. We are thrilled you couldn't be happier - The Hatching Time Team

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Greg B.
Ct180

My 1st cabinet incubator…. So awesome don’t have to worry about much of the temp. Or humidity as the module on top takes care of it well, the reason for a high hatch rate. And cleaning is a breeze as well. Very nice product.

Thank you for the review. We're proud to bring you the most technologically advanced poultry farming equipment on the market. The Hatching Time Team

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J.A.
Ct180

The best machine so far.
I’m happy with it.
Very easy to use .

Thank you for the review - The Hatching Time Team

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Alicia

Can the ct180 both hatch and incubate at the same time ? For instance if I want to only use 2 hatch trays then fill the incubator back with eggs can it still turn and hatch at the same time

Hatching Time

Yes, you can. Every layer is controlled separately which allows you to hatch and set eggs at the same time.

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