Egg Incubator Showdown - CT180SH VS GQF1502 VS Many More.

In the heart of Bell Buckle, Tennessee, lies Bryant's Roost, a beacon of education in the poultry community led by the Jennifer Bryant and her husband. July 2023 marked a significant milestone as Jennifer embarked on an ambitious experiment to identify the best egg incubator for her prized jumbo coturnix eggs. Hatching Time is proud to spotlight her journey picking the best quail incubator.

The Methodology
Unbiased Approach
Overview
The Winner?

The Methodology

Jennifer meticulously selected one egg from 21 different breeding sets for each incubator, ensuring a balanced test group. She bravely tackled this endeavor in two phases, utilizing the GQF1502, Cimuka CT180SH by Hatching Time, Brinsea Ovation, Maticoopx and several styrofoam incubators. Jennifer's experiment was as extensive as it was impartial, all within the controlled environment of her barn office. For the full study, view Bryant's Roost full experiment.

Setting Quail Eggs in Cabinet Incubator

Unbiased Approach

Hatching Time admires Jennifer's commitment to an unbiased approach, ensuring no external influences swayed her findings. In her full incubator experiment, she also goes into detail about customer support, replacement parts and ease of use. Hatching Time had no affiliation with this experiment.

Bryant's Roost Incubators in the Experiment

Overview

Jennifer's observations provide invaluable insights into each incubator's performance. While some units like the Nature Right 360 showed promise, they were not without their flaws, such as the chick escape issue. Others, like the generic models and the Styrofoam incubators, these units presented challenges in cleanliness and consistent temperature control. See the below chart for her feedback.

Egg Incubator Comparison Chart from Experiment

Cimuka Incubator In Bryant's Roost Incubator Review

The Winner?

Drum roll please....the Hatching Time CT180 was the ultimate incubator choice achieving the highest hatch rates along with other factors! Praised for its precision in humidity and temperature control and its ease of operation and cleaning, the CT180SH cabinet incubator emerged as the clear winner in her experiment. Her thorough analysis and the CT180’s superior performance exemplify our shared dedication to advancing poultry hatching technology and using the best poultry equipment. For all the juicy details, view Bryant's Roost full experiment.

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Hatching Time Cimuka CT180 egg setter and hatcher. Cimuka incubator is seen in image with the door open and full egg setter trays inside with brown eggs. A digital control is on top of the incubator in front of a water reservoir tank connected to a Humisonic Humidifier. White hatching baskets are beside the incubator.

Hatching Time Cimuka CT180. Infographic showing the All-in-one turners and baskets for the CT180 egg incubator. Image shows that incubator can hold up to 6 turners and 6 baskets.

Hatching Time Cimuka CT180 Incubator. Image shows Incubator on left side with door open and 6 hatching baskets inside. Digital control can be seen on top of incubator in front of water reservoir connected to side mounted Humisonic Humidifier. Text on image reads Set & Hatch in one unit. Background is of a chicken coop with roaming chickens.

Hatching Time Cimuka CT180 infographic shows the set & hatch capacity of incubator. Incubator can hold up to 468 Quail eggs, 252 Partridge eggs, 216 Pheasant eggs, 180 chicken eggs, 120 turkey or duck eggs or up to 72 Goose/Peacock sized eggs. 2 different racks are shown to be able to increase egg capacity for quail or goose eggs. Must purchase quail or goose egg racks as they are not included.

Hatching Time Cimuka CT180 Incubator. Infographic showing specifications of incubator. CT180 can be seen in image measuring 42 inches tall, 24.5 inches deep and 17 inches wide and weighing 49 pounds. Incubator is open, showing 6 egg setting trays full of brown chicken eggs, digital control can be seen on top of the incubator in front of water reservoir tank that is connected to Humisonic Humidifier.

Hatching Time Cimuka image shows interior of CT series incubator with individually controlled egg turners.

Hatching Time Cimuka. Infographic shows an open CT180 egg incubator with 4 full setting trays of brown chicken eggs. Digital control and water reservoir can be seen on top of tank connected to Humisonic Humidifier. Image text reads Self-regulated Automatic humidity. Humisonic Patented technology. A close up image of Humisonic humidifier can be seen in circular frame.

Hatching Time Cimuka CT180 Incubator shows open incubator interior with visible egg setter trays. Both doors are open to show the ease of access of the incubator.

Hatching Time Cimuka CT180 Infographic showing top of open incubator showing digital control. Info graphic reads Automatic temperature. Internal and external sensors.

Hatching Time Cimuka CT180 Incubator shows open incubator with visible egg setter trays connected to Conturn egg turners. Image text reads Easy Setup.

Hatching Time Cimuka CT Series incubators. Infographic shows 4 images of hatching baskets and racks. Text reads Accessories sold separately. Top left image shows 15 egg hatching basket for divided hatches. SKUCS15. Top right image shows 6 egg hatching basket for divided hatches CS6. Bottom left image shows Quail racks to increase capacity for eggs under 15 grams SKU QT13. Bottom right image shows Goose racks for larger eggs like Goose and Peacock SKU GT03.

Hatching Time Cimuta CT Series egg incubators. Image shows baby chicks inside of CT incubator. Light is on in the incubator and ventilation system can be seen in background for incubator. Image text reads High Hatch Rates.

Hatching Time Cimuka CT series Incubator. Image text reads CT series 3 models. Image shows 3 Cimuka CT incubators from left to right they are CT60SH, CT120SH and CT180SH (current model). All incubators have door open, full setting trays of brown chicken eggs. Digital controls can be seen on top of incubators in front of water reservoir tank connected to Humisonic Humidifier.

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Bryant's Roost, tucked away in the heart of Bell Buckle, Tennessee, is where Jennifer Bryant's love for quail comes to life. Jennifer has turned her passion into a thriving haven for jumbo coturnix quail. At Bryant's Roost, it's all about doing things the right way, not the easy way. Jennifer's dedication to meticulous care and sustainable practices isn't just about raising happy, healthy quail—it's about sharing her journey and expertise with others. Whether you're a seasoned quail keeper or just starting out, Jennifer's insightful experiments and friendly advice make Bryant's Roost the perfect spot to learn, grow, and connect over the joy of raising quail.