Buttercup & Fern Homestead: Bobmail Digital Egg Incubator Comprehensive Review & Setup Guide
Ricky JehenThis detailed review and unboxing experience of the Bobmail digital egg incubator comes from Buttercup & Fern Homestead, one of our trusted YouTube partners. We’re thrilled to share their insights, tips, and hands-on experience with our incubator. Their honest feedback and expert advice provide valuable guidance for anyone interested in hatching eggs with a reliable, user-friendly incubator.
Thank you, Buttercup & Fern Homestead, for sharing your review with our community!
🎁 First Impressions and Unboxing
The Bobmail digital egg incubator arrives impressively packaged, demonstrating immediate advantages over cheaper alternatives. Notable features include:
- Professional packaging with secure protection
- Comprehensive user manual with clear instructions
- 3-year warranty and dedicated customer support
- Amazon's Choice designation Now avaliable on Website!
🔧 Technical Specifications and Features
Temperature Control
- Operating range: 72-90°F
- Maintains steady 99.5°F for optimal incubation
- Minimal temperature fluctuation (±6°F)
- Digital display for accurate monitoring
Capacity and Versatility
- Accommodates 21 chicken/duck eggs
- Can hold up to 50 smaller bird eggs
- Suitable for various poultry types (chicken, duck, goose)
Smart Features
- LED display with adjustable brightness
- Digital controls for precise adjustments
- Temperature/humidity monitoring
- Automatic egg turning system
💧 Advanced Humidity Management
The incubator features an innovative water management system:
- Integrated water tank with multiple depth levels
- External filling capability without opening the lid
- Adjustable humidity levels for different hatching stages
- Built-in drainage system for maintenance
🔄 Automatic Egg Turner
One of the standout features includes:
- Automated turning mechanism
- Safety feature that stops turning at day 17-18
- Quieter operation compared to competitors
- Reliable and consistent movement
🏆 Performance Benefits
Key advantages over previous models:
- Consistent temperature maintenance
- Quieter operation
- More stable humidity control
- Better build quality with durable materials
- Clearer documentation and support
🤔 Considerations for Success
Important factors for optimal results:
- Place in a temperature-stable environment
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Monitor humidity levels regularly
- Follow specific guidelines for different egg types
- Pre-heat before adding eggs
💡 Pro Tips
For best results:
- Read the manual thoroughly before first use
- Use the factory reset function when starting fresh
- Monitor water levels regularly
- Keep spare parts and cleaning supplies handy
- Document your hatching process
The Bobmail Incubator represents a significant upgrade from basic models, offering professional-grade features at a reasonable price point. Its combination of reliable performance, user-friendly design, and comprehensive support makes it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced poultry enthusiasts.
Note: For current pricing and availability, check the product listing on our website!
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YouTube Video Sections
0:00 - 🌡️Incubator Upgrade
The YouTuber received a Bob Mail automatic digital incubator to replace a faulty one. The new incubator, an Amazon's Choice product with positive reviews, is compared to the previous unnamed, unreliable incubator which lacked branding and customer support. Initial temperature readings show discrepancies between the new incubator and the old one's thermometer and hygrometer.
1:28 - 🥚Mailer Egg Incubator: A Hatching Success!
Buttercup & Fern enthusiastically praises the BobMail egg incubator. While noting initial wiring issues and some early egg losses, they highlight the incubator's ease of use, clear instructions, precise temperature control (72-90°F with minimal fluctuation), automatic egg turning, humidity control, and quiet operation. They successfully hatched several eggs and contrast this positive experience with problems encountered with a previous incubator. Buttercup & Fern recommends the product!
2:08 - 🐣Hatching Day
This video documents the narrator's chicken hatching experiences. They detail issues with fertilization rates (only 3 of 9 eggs in one batch were fertile), discuss using two incubators, and show the process of moving chicks from incubator to brooder. They also highlight the purchase of additional day-old chicks to supplement their hatching efforts, resulting in a total of 12-13 chicks. The narrator expresses some disappointment with lower-than-expected hatch rates and plans to address potential issues with their rooster's fertility. They recommend the Bob Mail incubator.
2:42 - 📦 Egg-cellent Packaging
Buttercup & Fern received a package, presumably containing an egg holder, and is inspecting its contents. They are unsure of its exact specifications but note the packaging was secure.
3:33 - 🥚Smart Egg Incubator
Bobmail Smart Egg Incubator device has a heating/cooling function, a light (adjustable brightness), and an egg incubator function. It features an LCD screen, a dial to control vents, and button controls for settings (including temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius) and factory reset. The default temperature is 72°F (21°C).
4:23 - 🥚Perfect Incubator
Buttercup & Fern unpackaged a sturdy incubator, noting its high-quality construction and included manual. The manual detailed incubation times and humidity control via a water reservoir with adjustable levels. The incubator features a rotating egg tray and a well-designed system for maintaining humidity. Buttercup & Fern is impressed with the build quality and is ready to begin using it.
13:50 - 🤫Silent Storage
A noisy machine, producing an irritating, fluctuating whirring sound, is stored in a closed, dark, and well-ventilated room to mitigate the noise and comply with its storage recommendations.
