Borotto Real 49 Plus Incubator w/ Sirio Humidity Pump - Review

[@MississippiHappy]

Hey Terry . . . thanks for the review . . . One of the things I always appreciate about your videos is how you present what I call authentic content. There's no fluff or hyperbole or superlatives; there's just good, honest information. Thanks for taking the time to share your work and experience. Happy New Year . . . .

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate it. Happy New Year!

[@thelarochellefarm595]

Nice Job Terry 👍 I have had this unit for about a year now and it’s still doing great. I purchased this unit over the Brinsea due to the turning trays. It is a pain to wash due to its size in a sink. So now I wash it in the tub which works great. Just be careful about sending water into the turning lever hole. Happy New Years !!!

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thank you!

[@SassyWeaver1]

I use the Borotto® Lumia 16 Egg Incubator and have nothing but good things to say.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Same!

[@stellawolfmann8353]

The smaller 2 the lumina 8 and 16 have also got a neat 12v cigarette plug which some people who have a 12v off grid system could use to power the unit here in Australia i paid 440 AUD delivered for the 16 and im impressed by it. It was Katya that put me onto it as she also uses one

[@jecriggs]

Thanks, Terry. I've heard nothing but good things about Borotto incubators from several Aussie poultry breeders over the last few years, as well as from Ally at Confetti Quail Farm. I plan to upgrade my POC incubator to a Borotto in the new year.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thank you, I'm sure you'll like it.

[@johnhourie1215]

Jaye, borotto incubators are really nice! Although im not so sure about the Sirio humidity pump. So far filling the 1 resivor is keeping the humidity right at 40%. I think this unit would be great even without the pump! I will try and come back after i bump it to 65% on the 1st

[@marianadal6274]

My hatch rate went from 40% to 96% with the Borotto 24 Real automatic(with the egg turner). I also used the Sirio humidity pump. I was getting wry neck, and crooked toes with the Nurture Right 360. All hatching problems were resolved by using the Borotto incubator. The instructions to change the eggs in the center egg tray to the side egg trays is for the incubator without the turning motor. I found out by contacting Borotto.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Glad you have resolved your hatching issues, the Borotto is an excellent incubator.

[@rhyschapman735]

Do you have to buy the humidity pump seperate

[@user-zf3xb3qx8w]

@@rhyschapman735 it can come in a package price from Premier, but I don't think it's really needed.

[@thezissilent]

Thank you so much for the review. I haven't heard of this brand before, but I will be sure to check it out now. I am interested in raising quail and turkey, so not having to buy additional racks is a plus.

[@CoturnixCorner]

I agree, and I think you will like this unit, it is pretty impressive.

[@kevinbaker6168]

Thanks Terry. This might be the incubator line I should look at.

[@garymiller4525]

Terry, I just wanted to say hello and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I have learned a lot from just listening in on your live stream, great Q's and awesome answers. Thanks again from nc!!

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thanks Gary, glad you are enjoying the channel.

[@jakevoie8219]

Sweet incubator, thanks for sharing

[@CoturnixCorner]

Welcome 😀

[@missyrabbit5250]

I have two of their incubators. They work great for quail, chicken, pheasant and duck. The turner does not hold large goose eggs well. The goose eggs are too top heavy and turner will not turn. For large breeds like Pilgim geese, it does not even hold the eggs. I have written to Premier, who sells the Borotto incubators, and requested turners that hold large eggs on their side, like Brisenea. If enough people request them, I think they will come out with an XL turner option. Otherwise, I love these incubators. Definitely order the external humidifier.

[@user-zf3xb3qx8w]

Note that to use the humidity pump your AMBIENT humidity in your area must be above 32. I'm in the mountains and am rarely above 15, so I don't use my pump. Also, I used a container that only has enough to not FLOOD in case the pump keeps getting the signal. Found that out the hard way. I don't believe the manual mentions the minimum, as back East and in Italy/Europe ambient himidity is probably ABOVE that mark of 32%.

[@MickSupper]

Watching this video I see why such incubators like Farm Innovations have horrible temp control and are very unevenly heated; the fan is off-center and the motor is in one corner and creates a hotspot on that side. 3 minutes in and you are really selling me on the Borotto. Wow! The fact that you can add water without removing the top is great. I've heard people using a turkey baster or syringe from the top on the Farm Innovations, which is just silly to have to do. This one sounds superior and the price difference is minimal for the hassle of other brands.

[@Meirjolanknits]

Hi, thanks for the review, do you have an update video? thanks :)

[@woodyjade9097]

The lady from confetti Quail swears by these incubators!!!!

[@CoturnixCorner]

She does!

[@jeffmartin693]

Thanks Terry! great review

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thanks

[@abdelhak355]

Merci, mon ami, pour l'information. Merci

[@DennisZimmerman]

Terry I just got a Borotto 24 with pump I can only get the humidity to 54 before the pump overflows the tray

[@jasoncassard]

I saw another review where the guy drilled a couple of small holes at the very top of the 2 reservoirs. This would allow overflow into the large basin and not flood the eggs. You could also add sponges into the basin and small reservoirs, that would add to the surface area and raise humidity (that's a Terry trick).

[@niroshanapuhami5734]

❤❤❤

[@eliasmatar9262]

Thanks for sharing this video but i have a question plz sir : where are the ventilation holes in this incubator?

[@KlausM4]

Thru the front windows. There is a gap between a window and a lid.

[@nickscampandadventures1479]

Any updates on how this continues to work?

[@apostolismpakaloumas5176]

Very nice video! A have a question.. How % is the humidity from 1-18 day and how is the last three days for chicken ?

[@cyndisee59]

Mine is making a loud noise coming from the egg turner!

[@billc3405]

I like to know how well it works for the max capacity for quail eggs. Did it have a gage to indicate the humidity?

[@CoturnixCorner]

The Sirio Humidity pump has a humidity gauge on it.

[@johnhourie1215]

Hello Terry!..... this thing looks pretty nice! Have you done a review on the 24? Im just getting ready to buy my first incubator and was looking at the farm innovations 4250 with quaill racks for 144 on amazon. Now im thinking i was meant to see this video! Lol thanks and have a great day!

[@CoturnixCorner]

I have not, Will see if I can get ahold of one and test it out.

[@johnhourie1215]

I went to the Priemer One web site this morning and they had a used 49 Plus with humidity pump for 330! Score! Guess im getting the mack daddy! Thanks Terry! So many great features!

[@johnhourie1215]

Borotto 49 plus update: unit and pump work great! Money well spent!

[@josuejoassaint9975]

Hi Terry! if i do not have the pump, how i can stabilize my humidity level? I live in the Caribbean, dry hatch or wet hatch which is ok?

[@user-zf3xb3qx8w]

What is your AMBIENT humidity in the Caribe?? Or does it rise/fall drastically? I dry hatch and my ambient is rarely above 15 in the mountains, so my guess is hyou'd dry hatch and not even need the pump.

[@rachidlamhari7303]

❤moroco

[@karengamache9456]

How often does this turn the eggs? Mine seems to be staying in one spot for as much as 12 hours. I'm new to this and I have read the manual and can't see where it tells me anything.

[@user-zf3xb3qx8w]

it turns often, every two hours so I think you should check to make sure the red egg case is actually sleeved into your turner. look close.

[@MickSupper]

@@user-zf3xb3qx8w I just saw a video about a different incubator and said that it turns every 12 hours, that that sounds like it's working correctly.

[@user-mv3gd6qe7n]

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[@NoName-mb7iw]

What is the difference between the Real 49 and Real 49 plus?... Anyone?

[@user-zf3xb3qx8w]

I think the plastic is another medical grade higher, but you can't even BUY some upgrades from Borotto in the new world, only Europe.

[@smckee9063]

Without the pump it is $358- with the pump it is $485. This is way too expensive to compare to the entry level incubators. However if you have a larger hatchery I suppose you can make a profit on it if you keep it running continuously for several years.

[@johnhourie1215]

Some people will pay alittle more for quality 358 isnt bad if company will stand by there product. Im thinking about getting one. They also have a smaller one for 228 does half the eggs tho

[@jasoncassard]

If you were to have better hatch rates of say 10 additional birds and sold them for just a few bucks, you could justify this one or the Real 24

[@israelv2885]

That pump flooded my eggs it never stop pumping water

[@user-zf3xb3qx8w]

your AMBIENT humidity must be less than 32%, so the pump will keep pumping. My water reservoir only has enough water each time to NOT flood the levels.

[@karacochranfuturerealestat6519]

So did mine! I've been watching videos for hours and googling it trying to find help, thinking it was a sensor issue. This is the first time I'm seeing anything the ambient humidity... which completely makes sense. I'm in the southwest and more often than not, our humidity is 0%

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

Thnx...I'm definitely buying 1 for this season..don't trust the janoel..made in China...😎

[@luissalinas4396]

He trashed out the 360 natural right incubator. They must’ve paid him for this one.

[@CoturnixCorner]

The NR 360 is a subpar entry level incubator. I don't get paid for any reviews done on this channel.

[@user-zf3xb3qx8w]

actually the Missouri company refunded me my NR 360 price as the turner failed th efirst time used. I use it for hatchout and the built in egg candler. I'm in Canada so they didnt want it sent back!

[@user-mv3gd6qe7n]

عندي مشكل. الحرارة لاتتجاوز 25 درجة ماهو المشكل

[@florinabadea1953]

I-MI PLACE ACEST INCUBATOR !CIT COSTA ? SI CUM POT CUMPARA SI EU ?