It is day 9 of a hatch. You glance at the incubator and notice the eggs have not shifted in a while. The turner motor has stalled, and you have no idea for how long. If you own a Maticoopx, that is a part to replace. If you are still choosing your first incubator, it is a good reason to think about what you want to be doing when something small goes wrong.
Short answer: for most new buyers, the IncuView 3 Pro is the easier choice. The turner, humidity display, and 360° clear lid come in one box, with a 2-Year IncuCare Warranty. If you already own a Maticoopx, you probably do not need to replace it, because Maticoopx replacement parts are available. The rest of this page is how to tell which side of that line you are on.
Start with how many eggs you actually set
People shop by capacity and then hatch half of it. Not every egg is fertile and not every fertile egg makes it, so what matters is how many you realistically set at a time. The IncuView 3 Pro holds 28 chicken, 52 quail or 20 goose eggs. The Maticoopx comes in a 20- and a 30-egg model. For a first hatch or a small backyard flock, any of them is plenty. If you want staggered batches or several species, give yourself room, and check the figure for your egg size rather than the headline.
Temperature and humidity: where beginners get caught out
For chicken eggs in a forced-air incubator, the standard is 99.5°F (37.5°C) at egg level. Steady matters more than perfect. A machine sitting in a drafty garage will swing around whichever one you buy, so put it somewhere with a stable room temperature.
Humidity is the part most first-timers get wrong. It is not about keeping eggs wet. It controls how much water the egg loses, which sets the size of the air cell the chick breathes from at pipping. Aim for roughly 50 to 55% until day 18, then 65 to 70% for lockdown and hatch.
The IncuView 3 Pro shows humidity on a built-in display and uses segmented water channels, so you can change the water surface area rather than just the volume. The optional AccuMist automates it. The Maticoopx uses a humidity sensor (also sold as a replacement part), and a HumidiKit hose adapter is available if you want to connect a HumidiKit. Whichever you pick, check the reading against a separate hygrometer for the first day. Our guide to maintaining humidity in an incubator has the ranges for duck and quail too.
Turning, and what happens when it stops
Eggs need turning from day 1 until lockdown (day 18 for chickens) so the embryo does not stick to the shell membrane. Both incubators have an automatic turner. The IncuView 3 Pro has a flat-tray turner that stops before hatch, which is one less thing to remember. The Maticoopx turner relies on a replaceable motor and connecting arm.
The practical habit with any turner is to watch it move at least once a day. If one stops, turn by hand at least 3 to 5 times a day, always an odd number, until it is fixed. We cover the trade-offs in automatic egg turner vs manual turning.
Watching without opening
Every lid opening drops heat and humidity, and the 360° clear lid on the IncuView 3 Pro lets you check every egg without lifting anything. The base is hard plastic and dishwasher-safe, which you will appreciate after a messy hatch. The Maticoopx also has a clear lid and a plastic base, both sold as parts. For candling around day 7 and day 14, keep handling brief and careful, and see our egg candling guide for what to look for.
If you already own a Maticoopx
Do not replace it just because a part has failed. A dead turner motor, connecting arm, fan, heater, or control board is a single replacement if the lid and base are sound. A humidity sensor that reads oddly is worth testing against a hygrometer before you buy a new one. Parts are listed for both the Maticoopx 20 and the Maticoopx 30, so match the model first. Our Maticoopx parts guide explains what each one does.
Replacing makes more sense when several parts have failed, the base or lid is damaged, or you have outgrown the capacity. Compare the cost of the parts you need with a new unit and decide from there.
So which one?
Buy the IncuView 3 Pro if this is your first incubator, you hatch chicken, duck, quail, or goose regularly, or you may want to automate humidity later. A Maticoopx still works for small batches if you plan a separate hygrometer, and for owners keeping a sound unit going with replacement parts. Not sure? Our EGGspert team can match an incubator to your setup.
Whatever you choose, plan for the chicks too. They need a brooder at about 95°F in week one, then 5°F lower each week. Our post-incubation supplies cover it, and the egg incubators page lists every model if you want to compare further. New to all this? Start with our guide to hatching eggs at home.
Quick Answers
Q: Which is better, the IncuView 3 Pro or the Maticoopx?
Ans: For most new buyers, the IncuView 3 Pro, because it includes a turner, a built-in humidity display, and a 360° clear lid with a 2-Year IncuCare Warranty. The Maticoopx is a smaller, lower-priced incubator, and if you already own one, replacement parts are available to keep it running.
Q: Should I repair my Maticoopx or buy an IncuView 3 Pro?
Ans: Repair it if one part has failed, such as the turner motor, heater, fan or control board, and the lid and base are sound. Consider replacing it if several parts have failed, the base or lid is damaged, or you need more capacity. Compare the cost of parts with a new unit.
Q: How many eggs do they hold?
Ans: The IncuView 3 Pro holds 28 chicken, 52 quail, or 20 goose eggs. The Maticoopx comes in 20- and 30-egg models. Capacity changes with egg size, so compare the number for the species you hatch, and remember not every egg will be fertile or hatch.
Q: Can I automate humidity on either one?
Ans: On the IncuView 3 Pro, the optional AccuMist add-on automates humidity. For the Maticoopx, a HumidiKit hose adapter is sold, so a HumidiKit can be connected. Confirm fit on the product page, and note that automation costs extra on both.
Q: What temperature and humidity should I use for chicken eggs?
Ans: In a forced-air incubator, 99.5°F (37.5°C) at egg level, with humidity around 50 to 55% until day 18 and 65 to 70% from lockdown to hatch. Always follow your manual, and confirm readings with a separate thermometer and hygrometer.
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