{"product_id":"apdoe-18-egg-incubator-for-chicken-duck-quail-automatic-turning-temp-humidity-control","title":"Apdoe 18-Egg Incubator for Chicken Duck Quail – Automatic Turning, Temp \u0026 Humidity Control","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe APDOE 18-egg incubator is a compact, fully featured hatching machine that manages temperature, humidity, automatic egg turning, and includes a built-in candler for reliable home or small-farm incubation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're hatching chickens, ducks, quail, or other small birds, this APDOE incubator combines flexible tray options, automated water refilling, and clear monitoring to simplify the process. The unit supports both small and large eggs with two removable trays, offers adjustable incubation settings for different species, and provides audible and optional silent alerts to help you maintain ideal hatch conditions without constant intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does APDOE keep temperature and humidity steady during incubation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe incubator uses a controlled heater and multi-level water channels to maintain stable temperature and humidity. An external refillable water bottle automates moisture supply so you don’t need daily top-ups, and an adjustable air vent gives fine control over humidity levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic water refill system reduces manual refills to 2–3 times per incubation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable air vent and layered water channels for precise humidity tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTemperature and humidity alerts alert you to deviations; alarms can be muted if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat egg sizes and species will this incubator handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPDOE includes two distinct trays so you can switch between small and large eggs without compromises. The standard tray holds up to 18 chicken eggs or many more quail eggs; the large tray fits bigger eggs like duck or goose for greater flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard 18-slot tray for chicken or up to about 50 quail eggs (depending on size).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge 8-slot tray designed for duck, goose, or turkey eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTray system is fully removable for easy swapping and cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the automatic egg turning and lockdown feature work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe incubator gently rotates eggs horizontally at customizable intervals (1h\/2h\/3h) to mimic natural turning and improve hatch uniformity. It automatically stops turning during the Lockdown period (final 3 days) so chicks can position for hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelectable turning intervals with a visible countdown to the next rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic Lockdown stops turning in the last three days to prepare eggs for hatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan set incubation day manually to accommodate eggs added mid-cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I monitor development without disturbing eggs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPDOE features a 360° transparent lid and built-in egg candler so you can observe embryo growth without opening the incubator. This reduces temperature and humidity fluctuation and helps you identify infertile or non-developing eggs early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear lid offers full visibility from all angles during incubation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated candler lets you inspect embryos without exposure to outside air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDigital display shows temperature, humidity, and incubation day for quick checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? The APDOE 18-egg incubator is designed for hobbyists, small-scale breeders, classrooms, and micro-farms who want a dependable, low-maintenance hatch solution. It suits users who value automated features—like adjustable turning, automated water refill, and muteable alarms—while needing flexible tray configurations to handle multiple bird species. Backed by a 3-year warranty and lifetime expert support, it’s practical for beginners who want guided reliability and for experienced hatchers who need fine control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I mute temperature or humidity alarms on the APDOE incubator?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The 2026 upgrade lets you turn alerts off so you won’t get constant alarms during dry incubation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many times do I need to refill the water bottle during one incubation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Typically only 2–3 refills are needed for an entire incubation cycle thanks to the automatic refill system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Apdoe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56835109978452,"sku":"B0FWC8XSC5","price":101.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/2652\/4244\/files\/apdoe-front-view-incubator.jpg?v=1787055350","url":"https:\/\/gardenluxe.co.uk\/products\/apdoe-18-egg-incubator-for-chicken-duck-quail-automatic-turning-temp-humidity-control","provider":"Gardenluxe Uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}