Incubators & livestock equipment

Incubators and livestock equipment in New Zealand: prices and buying

Updated 4 November 2026

An automatic egg incubator in New Zealand costs about NZ$80 for a small model to around NZ$990 for a large premium unit, and the price follows the egg capacity. For a quote on the capacity and brand you need, describe the setup in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Animal welfare and farm rules

If you keep layer hens, the Layer Hen Code of Welfare sets the standards for how they are kept, and New Zealand farmers follow a series of legal standards in their day-to-day work. Check that the equipment suits your flock and the welfare rules that apply to it. Manufacturer warranties add to the protection you already have under consumer law, so read them before you buy, and keep the receipt.

Winter and spring hatching

November is late spring. Summer, from December to February, is warm, which keeps the room steadier and makes temperature easier to control. Winter, June to August, is cold, so a dependable thermostat and a stable room temperature matter most in those months. If you have no heated room, plan a hatch for the warmer months.

Delivery and capacity

Capacity is listed in eggs, with units sold for 10, 18, 26, 48 and 56 eggs, so state how many eggs you hatch in a typical batch. Many listings are electric, and automatic turning and humidity control raise the price. Give a delivery address in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga, and say whether you need delivery or pick-up.

What to write in the request

Give the item (incubator, brooder or other livestock equipment), the capacity in eggs or animals, the species it is for (chicken, duck, quail, goose or another), the features you need such as automatic turning or a digital display, the brand and model if you prefer one, the condition and your budget.

Getting offers through BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the equipment in your own words in the chat, add a photo if it helps, and BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. You can also send your request link to local sellers yourself. Related pages: farm animals, pet supplies, or create a request on the home page.