This was my 1st time using an incubator. Hopefully I can provide some information to help others avoid a couple of my mistakes.

I ordered quail eggs and of the 18 that went in, only 5 hatched. They were shipped eggs so not sure how much that may have contributed. I also think I had the humidity a bit too low during the 1st phase (35%-ish).

My biggest problem was not understanding how the countdown timer worked. I set it for 18 days. It counts backwards from 18 to 1. I thought when the counter hit day 1 is when you put them in lock-down. I failed to understand that when the counter hits 15 is when I should have put them in lock-down and raised the humidity to 70-75%. I did raise the humidity once it hit day one, but I think it was too late for a lot of the eggs.

Of the 5 that hatched, the 1st one could have drown in the water reservoir because in my excitement to get the turner tray removed and the dome back on, I forgot to put the small "lid" back over the water reservoir. It was when I was watching him/her and it decided to go for a swim I realized my mistake. Luckily I was able to quickly get him out, get that lid on and get them covered back up. He dried off and is doing fine.

I did also cut some rubber shelf liner to put down under the eggs for lock-down so that when they hatch it lessens the chance for splay-legs. So far so good.

As far as the incubator itself "“ It is easy to set up. I did keep a towel wrapped around the dome (not over the vent) to help keep the heat stable. It's default is a 21 day hatch (chickens). It's very easy to change that.

The turn tray it comes with are for chickens. You can order one for quail directly from the company and there are some folks on Etsy that sell 3D printed ones. Luckily my husband has a 3D printing business and printed mine.

The dome and base have 2 small notches. Make sure you line them up. It helps give a better seal to help retain heat and humidity. It's very easy to unseat this.

I do find the way you adjust the humidity to be easy in theory, but temperamental in execution.
It's via a well on the outside of the incubator. Depending on what "fill line" you use determines if your are filling for incubation or hatch (always fill with warm water "“ adjusts the humidity faster). I also ended up putting a damp sponge in there during lockdown to get the humidity up to 70%. The humidity where you live will probably impact this as well. The humidity seems to fluctuate a lot. I think having the incubator someplace where you can also have an external humidifier would help a with this.

My biggest complaint with the incubator is that it doesn't have a handle for the dome. The dome is awkward to grab with one hand and if you are just trying to tip up the lid to minimize heat/humidity loss as much as possible for removing dry chicks and done eggs it's way too easy to lose control of it.

All in all. It is a very inexpensive incubator, so obviously won't have all the bells and whistles of a more expensive system. For someone that's looking to get started with quail I think it's a decent incubator. From what I've been reading, it's on par with some other models that are a bit expensive. I'm hopeful my next batch has a much better hatch rate now that I better understand how this one works.

I'm in my second round of hatches and I've only found a couple small problems: 1) larger eggs like ducks fit, but I had to assist in some of the hatches because the egg was so snug against the dome that the ducklings had no room to leverage themselves out the end like they normally would; and 2) it's very hard to get humidity over 50'ish percent, even with the vent fully closed. I prefer the dry hatch method, so that was fine with me until lockdown, when I had to add wet paper towels inside and to bump the humidity up enough.

Overall, it's a super little incubator. The temp and humidity readings were accurate and I had fantastic hatch rates. Totally worth the money.

The Kebonnixs 12 egg incubator with humidity display and automatic egg turner is a great beginner tool for anyone interested in hatching chickens or other small poultry. After using this incubator for the better part of 2 years, I'm throughly impressed by its features and its reliability.

Design and build quality
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The incubator's design is well though out and mainly oriented by function. The materials used are study and long lasting. There is a transparent lid that allows you to easily monitor the egg hatching process without constantly opening and closing the lid which disturbs the eggs, thus maintaining a stable environment for the eggs.

Functions
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This incubator has the capacity of 12 eggs, which is enough for the majority of hatching enthusiasts. The automatic egg turner is really a game changer, you no longer have to keep time and turn the eggs on your own, this incubator will ensure that the eggs are regularly and gently turned, simulating the natural environment and behavior of a mother hen. This features will save you lots of time and worry as egg turning is one of the most important factors in a successful hatch.

Humidity display
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The built in humidity display is a crucial feature and is the feature that sets this incubator apart from others. The digital display is bright and accurate and makes it easy to keep track of humidity levels and thus improving the chance of a successful hatch

Egg candler
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The included egg candler function (you press a button and it lights up the egg) is a handy and welcomed function of the incubator, it allows you to check the progress of the embryos and allows you separate and discard the eggs that no longer have live embryos inside.

Ease of Use
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The incubator comes with a detailed instructions manual which will teach you about its functions and capabilities. Truthfully speaking, I would have been completely lost without the manual, and during the earlier stages of me using the incubator, I was constantly checking back to the manual to make sure I was doing everything right. For some, this may be cumbersome and frustrating, so keep that in mind.

Reliability
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This is one of the biggest determinant in me deciding which incubator to purchase, and thankfully this incubator has been extremely dependable throughout my 2 years of using it. The temperature and humidity controls are accurate, which goes a long way in increasing the likelihood of a successful hatch.

Value for money
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In conclusion, I believe the Kebonnisx 12 egg incubator is a well rounded, reliable and functional incubator for those wanting to hatch their own eggs. I highly recommend it!

I purchased this product to hatch chicken eggs so my high school students could observe the process. I tried 8 eggs and I have 4 healthy chicks. I'm going to assume only 4 of the eggs were fertilized. I have one rooster and four hens. Everything worked as expected and the incubator was very easy to use. I wish the water reservoir held a little more water. Over the weekend, the water would totally evaporate. It didn't seem to have a negative effect on the process. Overall, I'm very satisfied. I'll probably hatch more chicks this summer and next school year. It was a big hit with the students. The chicks starting pipping right on time on a Wednesday and were hatched fully on Thursday morning as planned. Twenty-one days was all it took.

The media could not be loaded. If you are new to hatching, this is a great place to start. We've hatched out two batches of quail, and every egg has hatched that has been fertilized. Out of those batches we had, we had two checks that were fertilized, but never hatched. I think there may have been a genetic thing with them.

I love that this has an automatic turner, but it also has a button that you can push to turn it. Quail need a slightly higher humidity level, so I did add a paper towel to the water well, which kept it right at 60-65 the entire time. I did have one problem with the last hatch though. Out of nowhere my humidity level went from 65 to 99, with nothing changed other than eggs hatching. So I would watch the humidity level as they do begin to hatch.

Outside of that this is a great product, great price, great quality, and easy to use!