Borotto® Lumia 16 Egg Incubator
Product Details
Professional incubator performance in a small machine. This 16 chicken egg capacity incubator automatically monitors and adjusts heat and turns the eggs for you! Remove eggs from the turning cradles to use the unit as a hatcher.
The Borotto® Lumia 16 Incubator with Humidity Pump (Item #540255 below) draws water from an external source, such as a 2 liter bottle, to maintain proper humidity.
Plastic surfaces feature an antimicrobial additive, preventing harmful bacterial growth during operation to protect your hatch.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Instruction Manual 
Common Uses
Successfully hatch eggs from: Chickens, pheasants, guinea fowl, quail, partridges and ducks. Eggs from some species of goose, turkey and peafowl may also be used. Very large eggs will NOT fit in the turner.
Advantages of a Humidity Pump:
When using a humidity pump, you simply refill any external container with clean water and the machine does the rest! The SIRIO Humidity Pump provides stable relative humidity during the entire incubation process. No need for periodic checks or water level top-ups. The result is fewer birds lost to temperature and humidity changes caused by opening the lid.Specs
Lumia Egg Incubators — Quick Comparison
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| Lumia 8 | Lumia 16 | Lumia 56 | |
| Approximate Egg Capacity (w/ std. egg tray) |
8 chicken 8 duck 8 pheasant 32 quail |
16 chicken 16 duck 16 pheasant 64 quail |
56 chicken 56 duck 56 pheasant 224 quail |
| Incubator Size | 15"x8"x9" | 15"x13"x9" | 25"x24"x10" |
| 12V DC Car Adapter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Average Draw | 20 watts | 40 watts | 70 watts |
| Maximum Draw | 50 watts | 60 watts | 130 watts |
- Unit offered by Premier is 110V for USA-style electrical outlets
- Digital temperature display—set from 86°F to 104°F
- Motor turns eggs once every hour
- Durable, heat-resistant antimicrobial plastic housing
- Made in Italy
REAL vs. LUMIA—How to choose…
For those new to hatching eggs, Borotto’s® REAL incubators are budget-friendly and a great choice for small-to-medium hatches (24–49 chicken eggs).Upgrade to LUMIA incubators for professional-level hatching in a compact, energy-saving design. LUMIA’s large, transparent lid gives you a birds-eye view of the entire hatching process.
Benefits
- Universal egg tray system securely holds all egg types vertically (quail through duck) for better hatch rates
- Monitor the hatching process through two transparent windows
- External water source (when using the humidity pump) prevents temperature and humidity changes during refills
- Insulated ventilation for better air movement and temperature/humidity control
- BIOMASTER® antimicrobial plastic additive prevents harmful growth of bacteria
- Automatic egg turning system turns eggs left to right; each cycle lasts an hour
- If using humidity pump, simply refill an external container with clean water and the machine does the rest!
Hatching Tips
Always choose eggs suitable for incubation. If possible, choose eggs that have not traveled by mail. Why? Because eggs that are closed inside packaging do not breathe and may have experienced excessive travel stress, vibration, and temperature changes.
Do not incubate eggs dirty with fecal material, as during incubation the temperature and humidity will lead to the establishment of bacterial flora. This can contaminate all the eggs, causing infections to the embryos and resulting in premature death during hatching.
Choose eggs of normal shape (they must not be elongated, spherical, undulated or with any other malformation).
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| Eggs With Low Hatching Percentage |
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| Eggs To Be Scrapped |
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Precautions
The room’s relative humidity should be between 20%–80% when using the SIRIO Humidity Pump, or between 50%–75% without.
Borotto® incubators are designed for the simple incubation of most poultry eggs. Very large eggs will NOT fit in the turner. Temperature and humidity calibration is performed at the factory and is not user-adjustable. Please read the specifications of the incubator to make sure it will work for your situation.
Warranty
Use of this incubator with a portable electric generator may result in power surges or irregular voltage, which can damage internal components. Any damage resulting from such use is expressly excluded from this warranty.
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Game Birds
SIRIO Humidity Pump for Borotto® Egg Incubators
Item #540256 -Digital humidifier for controlling the relative humidity inside egg incubators.
$154.00 -
Books
Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks Book
Item #981016 -Learn skills from selecting a breed to choosing an incubator. Covers chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas.
$29.95 -
Heating Plates and Covers
Heating Plate, large (up to 50 chicks)
Item #540204 -A safer alternative to a heat lamp. A heating plate, or hover heater, simulates a hen keeping chicks warm and cozy beneath her feathers.
$85.00 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Prima Heat Lamp Kit, includes (1) 250W red bulb
Item #557102 -A rugged and reliable heat lamp used to warm lambs, goat kids, chickens or for any animal that is sick or cold. Use standard or infrared heat bulbs.
$76.38 -
Egg Handling Supplies
Egg Candler
Item #540400 -Check status eggs during incubation to see which ones are fertile. Bright illumination aids in visibility of the developing embryo.
$55.00 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Heat Lamp Starter Kit for Chicks
Item #540372 -A basic brooder kit that is warmed with our rugged and reliable Prima Heat Lamp™. Keeps chicks comfortable and safe.
$240.80 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Heating Plate Starter Kit for Chicks
Item #540373 -A basic brooder kit that is warmed with our rugged and reliable heating plate. Heater keeps chicks comfortable and safe.
$188.80 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Disposable Cardboard Panel, each
Item #530150 -Build a safe, secure chick brooder using modular brooder panels. Quick to assemble with disposable and reusable options.
$2.10
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Incubators
Replacement Water Supply to Pump Tube (SIRIO Humidity Pump)
Item #5402561 -Replacement parts for Borotto® SIRIO Humidity Pump that have worn out or broken.
$7.42 -
Incubators
Replacement Pump to Hose Y Connector (SIRIO Humidity Pump)
Item #5402564 -Replacement parts for Borotto® SIRIO Humidity Pump that have worn out or broken.
$4.42 -
Incubators
Replacement Inside Pump Tubing (SIRIO Humidity Pump and all Borotto Incubators)
Item #5402566 -Replacement parts for Borotto® SIRIO Humidity Pump that have worn out or broken.
$3.56 -
Incubators
Replacement Power Supply Cord (SIRIO Humidity Pump)
Item #540259 -Replacement parts for Borotto® SIRIO Humidity Pump that have worn out or broken.
$23.76 -
Incubators
Replacement Single Egg Tray (Lumia 8, 16 and Real 24)
Item #5402525 -Replacement Parts for Borotto® Real 24 & 49 Egg Incubators
$3.96 -
Incubators
Replacement Reservoir Caps (Lumia 8, 16, 56 and Real 24, 49)
Item #5402563 -Replacement Parts for Borotto® Real 24 & 49 Egg Incubators
$4.05 -
Incubators
Replacement Top (Lumia 16)
Item #5402541 -Replacement Parts for Borotto® Lumia 8, 16 and 56 Egg Incubators
$120.60 -
Incubators
Replacement Egg Tray, complete (Lumia 16)
Item #5402542 -Replacement Parts for Borotto® Lumia 8, 16 and 56 Egg Incubators
$25.97 -
Incubators
Replacement Bottom with turner motor, no trays (Lumia 16)
Item #5402543 -Replacement Parts for Borotto® Lumia 8, 16 and 56 Egg Incubators
$61.20 -
Incubators
Replacement Hatching Mat (Lumia 16)
Item #5402545 -Replacement Parts for Borotto® Lumia 8, 16 and 56 Egg Incubators
$7.92 -
Incubators
Replacement Car Adapter Cord (Lumia 8, 16 and 56)
Item #5402603 -Replacement Parts for Borotto® Lumia 8, 16 and 56 Egg Incubators
$15.00 -
Incubators
Replacement Power Supply Cord (Lumia 8 and 16)
Item #5402604 -Replacement Parts for Borotto® Lumia 8, 16 and 56 Egg Incubators
$21.60
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Sarah D from New Hampshire
Currently hatching my first batch of Cochin Bantams in the incubator with a 90% hatch success! I love the clear lid because I’m obsessed with watching the process. I haven’t had to clean it yet, but looking at the design versus other incubators I’ve used, it will be easy.
I wish I could give it 5 stars. The only two big complaints I have is that the car adapter melted as soon as I used it (got to love the smell of burning plastic) so that’s a HUGE safety concern. The other is that there’s no humidity sensor without dropping more money for the full humidity pump. I ended up buying a humidity sensor meant for reptile tanks ($8) and put it in the incubator instead, and that worked great!
Coturnix Corner from Florida
The Lumia series is a perfect option for those who don’t need a lot of capacity but still want a professional grade incubator.
I use the Lumia 16 for smaller hatches up to 32 quail eggs which works perfect for special breeding project where I don’t set as many eggs. The cloverleaf design of the egg rails is perfect for those who incubate quail, chicken or goose eggs.
The Real 49 Plus egg incubator by Borotto has been my go-to incubator for larger hatches up to 196 quail eggs. The incubator has been very reliable and is pretty much set it and forget it until it’s time to go into lockdown. And coupled with the Sirio Humidity Pump I don’t have to worry about running low on water. I’m very happy with the quality of these incubators!
Lloyd M from Wisconsin
More of a review of customer service! Sara and John your service was spectacular! My incubator was missing some parts and you were able to get my replacement incubator out ASAP. I do like that the incubator and humidity pump are NOT from China! The build quality is amazing! I have not hatched eggs yet, but the temperature and humidity are dead on. Thanks for carrying this product.
Ali M from California
Great quality so far and on time delivery!
Jason D from Illinois
Loved the egg turner! It was a real asset. Plenty of room in the incubator and the temp was right on the whole time. I had a little trouble with humidity until I figured it out using the pump. It was nice to have higher sides on the incubator so the birds don’t jump out when removing them.
