We began stocking Rcom incubators in late 2015 and became the UK's exclusive Rcom Incubator distributer in early 2016. Whilst we can source parts for any machine purchased since then, it can prove difficult to source spare parts for older Rcom incubators; those purchased from previous UK resellers, or purchased from eBay. If we can help you, we most certainly will. So in this blog, we aim to answer all your questions regarding spare parts for older Rcom incubators.

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Pre-Christmas two-day egg incubator egg-stravaganza from Brinsea.

Buy the top of the range Ovation EX models for the price of the Advance: saving up to £63!

UK postage is FREE too with this offer.

Brinsea’s new Ovation 28 and 56 incubators have been a huge success since their launch in 2016 and the stars of the range are the 28 EX and 56 EX which feature integral fully automatic humidity control as well as digital temperature controls, alarms and automatic turning which mean you can leave your incubator to automatically optimise conditions for the best possible hatch rate.

Like all Brinsea incubators these UK made, professional products are guaranteed for 3 years.

These special prices are only available from 5.00pm Friday 15^th to midnight on Sunday 17^th December.

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If stored correctly, chicken eggs can be stored for up to 14 days before incubation. This is important as it means that you don’t have to rush your eggs into the incubator, giving you time to build-up a clutch of eggs for maximum incubation success. Storing eggs first also allows you to fully prepare your incubator; so you can clean it thoroughly and check the temperature or humidity levels are just right.

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Your chicks have hatched and you’re now left wondering, “how long should the chicks stay in the incubator before being moved to a brooder?”. This is one of the most common questions we get asked at The Incubator Shop.

The answer is quite straightforward. Chicks can typically stay in the incubator for 24 to 48 hours after the last chick has hatched.

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Many people underestimate the importance of cleaning their incubator so it's easy to slip into bad habits. But you should treat an egg incubator like you would treat any other tool; with respect and care. Cleaning your incubator thoroughly will not only improve hatch rates, it will also hugely extend the useful-working life of the incubator, improve the health of hatchlings and reduce the risk of spreading any bacterial diseases that are hiding inside the incubator.

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