Little Giant vs Farm Innovators Still Air Incubator
Little Giant Digital Still Air vs Farm Innovators 2100 still air incubators compared on capacity, controls, humidity readout and price tier.
The short version
Both are still air incubators for a first hatch. Pick the Little Giant Digital for one-touch digital temperature setting, an LCD readout and a built-in digital hygrometer. Pick the Farm Innovators 2100 for a simple solid-state design with two large viewing windows and room for up to four dozen eggs.
At a glance
| Little Giant Digital Still Air Incubator | Farm Innovators 2100 Still Air Incubator | |
|---|---|---|
| Air design | Still air | Still air |
| Capacity | 41 large chicken eggs, or up to 120 bantam or quail eggs with the Little Giant Automatic Egg Turner | Up to 4 dozen eggs |
| Temperature control | Digital control board, holds set temperature within one degree | Solid-state circuitry with a red heater indicator light |
| Humidity | Built-in digital hygrometer and accessible water channels | Built-in hygrometer shows temperature and relative humidity |
| Display | LCD with LED light | Hygrometer and an additional thermometer |
| Viewing | See listing | Two large 9.5 x 3.5 inch viewing windows |
| Heater and shell | Cooler-to-touch plastic heater, styrofoam shell, made in the USA | 40 watt heater, white polystyrene foam shell, 18 x 18 x 6 inches |
| Egg turning | Manual, or add the Little Giant Automatic Egg Turner | Manual turning |
Specs are from each maker's Amazon product listing, checked at publication. Confirm current specifications before buying.
Pick the Little Giant Digital Still Air Incubator if...
You want to set the temperature digitally and read it on an LCD, and you may add an automatic egg turner later. It is a good fit for a first-time hatcher who wants clearer readings. See also best incubators.
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Pick the Farm Innovators 2100 Still Air Incubator if...
You want the simplest, lowest-cost way to hatch a small batch and are happy to turn eggs by hand. The large windows make it easy to watch the eggs without opening the lid.
Check Farm Innovators 2100 Still Air Incubator on Amazon
Who should skip both
If you want hands-off turning and steadier humidity, a circulated-air model is easier: see still air vs forced air incubators and Farm Innovators 2450 vs 4250.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Giant or Farm Innovators better for a first hatch?
Both work for a small first batch. Little Giant adds digital temperature control and an LCD; Farm Innovators is simpler and lower cost.
Do these turn the eggs automatically?
No. Both are manual-turn as listed. The Little Giant listing mentions an optional Automatic Egg Turner for higher capacities.
How many eggs does each hold?
The Little Giant lists 41 large chicken eggs. The Farm Innovators 2100 lists up to 4 dozen eggs.
Is this hatching advice?
No. It is a product comparison from published specs. Follow the incubator manual and trusted hatching guides for temperature, humidity and turning.
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