Ben Hoffman
I was recently asked by Mark Brown from the University Of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzberg Campus to evaluate the Inca 100 incubator. I am the manager of the largest raptor breeding facility in South Africa – Predatory Bird Center –
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were I routinely incubate a number of bird of prey eggs, including a number of endangered species. I also incubate parrot eggs for Mr. B Boswell, who’s large and diverse collection has given me incubation experience on a number of psittacine species. |
The Inca 100 is a small compact unit with a number of features that make it suitable for use by both the small and large scale aviculturists. The robust PVC and glass construction is very easy to clean. The egg turning mechanism is functional, reliable and simple to operate. The same goes for the humidity system (It has a cleaver wet and dry thermometer attachment). The large digital temperature readout is accurate. The unit maintains its set temperature at reasonably high ambient temperatures. A problem encountered with some of the large incubators is a tendency to overheat on hot days.
Overall the Inca performed well and I had the confidence in the unit to incubate Umbrella Cockatoo, Lanner Falcon as well as Pygmy Falcon eggs from fresh laid to hatch. I have no hesitation in recommending the Inca 100 incubator as a reliable, versatile and robust machine for both the amateur and professional breeder.