Borotto® Real 49 Plus Egg Incubator
Professional incubator performance in a small machine. This 49 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® Real 49 Plus Incubator with Humidity Pump (Item #540251 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.
Specs
| Lumia 8 | Lumia 16 | Real 24 | Real 49 | |
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| Approximate Egg Capacities (with standard egg tray) |
8 chicken 8 duck 8 pheasant 32 quail |
16 chicken 16 duck 16 pheasant 64 quail |
24 chicken 24 duck 24 pheasant 96 quail |
49 chicken 49 duck 49 pheasant 196 quail |
| Incubator Size (approx) | 15"x8"x9" | 15"x13"x9" | 20"x15"x10" | 23"x23"x10" |
| 12V DC Car Adapter | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Lid Style | clear | clear | windowed | windowed |
| Average Consumption | 20 watts | 40 watts | 50 watts | 70 watts |
| Maximum Consumption | 50 watts | 60 watts | 100 watts | 150 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
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.
| Eggs Suitable for Incubation |
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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
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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.
$148.00 -
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.
$201.88 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Heat Lamp Starter Kit for Game Birds
Item #540374 -This Prima heat lamp brooder kit includes everything you need to get started. It's simple and easy to use. Keeps your game birds safe and secure.
$146.88 -
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.
$178.38 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Heating Plate Starter Kit for Game Birds
Item #540375 -This heating plate brooder kit includes everything you need to get started. It's simple and easy to use. Keeps your game birds safe and secure.
$123.38 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Disposable Brooder Panel, each
Item #530150 -Build a safe, secure chick brooder using modular brooder panels. Quick to assemble with disposable and reusable options.
$2.10 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Reusable Brooder Panel, each
Item #530155 -Build a safe, secure chick brooder using modular brooder panels. Quick to assemble with disposable and reusable options.
$4.64 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Prima Heat Lamp® (bulb not included)
Item #557100 -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.
$44.50 -
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 -
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
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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.
$148.00 -
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Replacement - Water Supply to Pump Tube (for SIRIO Humidity Pump)
Item #5402561 -Replacement parts for Borotto® Incubators that have worn out or broken.
$7.42 -
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Replacement - Pump to Incubator Tube (for SIRIO Humidity Pump)
Item #5402562 -Replacement parts for Borotto® Incubators that have worn out or broken.
$7.42 -
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Replacement - Reservoir Caps (for all Borotto Incubators)
Item #5402563 -Replacement parts for Borotto® Incubators that have worn out or broken.
$2.62 -
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Replacement - Pump to Hose Y Connector (for SIRIO Humidity Pump)
Item #5402564 -Replacement parts for Borotto® Incubators that have worn out or broken.
$4.42 -
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Replacement - Power Supply Cord (for SIRIO Humidity Pump)
Item #540259 -Replacement parts for Borotto® Incubators that have worn out or broken.
$21.60
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Shondra H from Washington
I bought this incubator with high expectations. 2 weeks after it arrived I started incubating some quail eggs. It was a very easy process and pretty much hands off. All I really had to do was make sure the jar I was using for the pump had plenty of water. Very simple.
Where the problems started was when the eggs started to hatch. I woke up this morning to the first egg hatched and was very excited. That excitement was gone when I found the poor thing stuck between the hatching floor and the side wall drowned. The floor piece that you put into the incubator when it’s time for hatching is too small. There is a huge gap and I imagine even chickens could get caught and can drown. I wouldn’t recommend this incubator until this issue gets fixed by the company. I’m hoping to be able to return this incubator and will be buying a Brinsea. BUYER BEWARE!!!
Israel V from Texas
One of the best incubators you can buy. I put in 120 quail eggs never had an issue with the temperature, it always stay at the temperature I set it at. Also very easy to clean because the egg turner is one whole piece. Saves money because the egg turners have different egg size options in the same tray.
Merle M from Ohio
Was easy to order from website, incubator shipped in a couple days, and I got it a couple days after it shipped. So far it is working great, holding the temperature. Would recommend this unit over any entry level incubator. Am exciting to start hatching!
Brad R from North Carolina
First, this is a real review. I am not connected to Premier 1 or Borotto in any way.
The Borotto incubators are amazing. I do recommend the humidity pump to help control humidity swings. Being in central NC spring time means nights can be 20°F and daytime temps can be in the 80s, humidity levels can swing just as much and the pump really helps things stay stable.
What makes these incubators worth every penny are the quality of the components (solid state electrical components) and the clover leaf egg racks, top notch.
While incubation requires constant monitoring, this unit is about as automated as possible and removes the worry of constant tweaking, instability or the work/time of turning eggs and makes the incubation/hatching process fun.
I originally ordered the Real 24 and quickly decided to order the Real 49 plus in addition (I raise quail and also plan to hatch chickens this year.) Simply put, if you need an incubator look no further, you’ll thank yourself later.
Joe C from Missouri
I made this purchase after watching a review by Terry on Coturnix Corner on YouTube. I had two smaller incubators that worked great but was wanting to be able to increase my production. The turner clover design worked extremely well. My first hatch was Bobwhite eggs with a great hatch rate. My next hatch will Bielefelder chickens in the same egg turner. The incubator held good temperature throughout the whole process.
