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Which Incubator Size Do You Need?

Start with how many chicks you need each month, then pick the incubator that gets you there with trays you can fill every batch.

By the IncubatorPro team · Updated 26 September 2026

Chicks per batch and per month

Figures assume every tray is filled and a cautious 75 % hatch rate. A month is taken as 30 days, with one batch every 21 days.

IncubatorPriceChicks per batchChicks per month
360 eggsR8,500270386
720 eggsR13,000540771
1,056 eggsR15,0007921,131
1,584 eggsR16,0001,1881,697
2,000 eggsR19,0001,5002,143
2,900 eggsR21,0002,1753,107
5,280 eggsR39,0003,9605,657
6,000 eggsR43,0004,5006,429
10,000 eggsR67,0007,50010,714
20,000 eggsR123,00015,00021,429

Three questions to ask yourself

  1. How many chicks do I need or can I sell each month? Match that to the table above.
  2. How many fertile eggs can I get every three weeks? If the answer is lower than the incubator’s capacity, pick the smaller size.
  3. Will I grow in the next year? If yes, the next size up often costs little more. The 1,584-egg model is only R1,000 more than the 1,056.

Best incubator for beginners

If you have never hatched before, start with the 360-egg incubator. It has the same automatic turning and digital controls as the big machines, ships free and includes setup training. Learn on it, then add a larger machine once your egg supply and chick sales are steady.

Most popular sizes

Every model has automatic turning, digital temperature and humidity control and a 2-year warranty. Pay cash on delivery or by EFT.

Best Seller

IncubatorPro 360

360 Egg Capacity
  • Small farms & serious backyard breeders
  • Automatic turning, digital temperature & humidity
  • 2-year warranty
  • Free nationwide delivery
R8,500
💰 Cash on delivery or EFT
Details

IncubatorPro 1056

1,056 Egg Capacity
  • Growing small-scale commercial farms
  • Automatic turning, digital temperature & humidity
  • 2-year warranty
  • Nationwide delivery
R15,000
💰 Cash on delivery or EFT
Details

IncubatorPro 2900

2,900 Egg Capacity
  • Commercial poultry farms
  • Automatic turning, digital temperature & humidity
  • 2-year warranty
  • Nationwide delivery
R21,000
💰 Cash on delivery or EFT
Details
FAQ

Common questions

What size incubator should a beginner buy?+

The 360-egg model. It is easy to fill from a small breeding flock and has the same controls as our larger machines.

How many chicks per month from a 1,000-egg incubator?+

At a 75% hatch rate, the 1,056-egg model gives about 790 chicks per batch, or roughly 1,130 chicks a month.

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