Many poultry farmers are surprised to learn that a fertile egg embryo can begin developing before it even enters the incubator! A broiler embryo starts meaningful development once the egg […]
Growing Broilers in a Greenhouse â Smarter Farming for the Modern Age!
đđż Boere, Is It Time to Swap Your Traditional Poultry House for a Greenhouse? Here’s Why SA Farmers Are Making the Switch! With feed prices soaring, Eskom’s load shedding hitting […]
A Real Talk for Poultry Farmers: Preparing for Loss
Farming isnât just a business â itâs personal. Every chick you raise represents time, money, and effort. But the truth is, livestock farming also comes with loss. Birds can get […]
Electricity Consumption During Incubation and Hatching
How to Reduce Power Use and Lower Your Cost per Chick Electricity is one of the most overlooked costs in incubation and hatching. While feed and chicks get most of […]
How Long Can Chicks Stay in the Hatcher After Hatch?
One of the most common questions in any hatchery is:âHow long can chicks safely stay in the hatcher after they hatch?â Handled correctly, chicks can remain in the hatcher for […]
Compensation Program (for Bad Hatches)
We know how frustrating it can be when your fertile eggs donât hatch the way you expected. Melo Tradingâs Compensation Program is here to help you get peace of mind […]
Aspergillosis in Poultry: Causes, Prevention, and Recovery in the Coop and Hatchery
Aspergillosis is one of the most underestimated killers in poultry farming. It doesnât spread bird-to-bird like a virus, yet it can wipe out chicks quicklyâespecially in hatcheries and brooders. Understanding […]
Azolla and Duckweed: Low-Cost Superfeeds for Small-Scale Poultry Farmers
Feed costs are the biggest expense in poultry farming, especially for small-scale farmers. Luckily, nature offers two powerful, fast-growing plants that can help reduce feed bills while improving bird health: […]
What Is a Break Test?
A break test involves carefully opening unhatched eggs after hatch day and examining whatâs inside. The embryoâs development stage and condition tell you where the problem occurredâbefore incubation, during early […]
Common Hatching Problems â and What They Really Mean
Even with good equipment and careful planning, not every egg will hatch. When chicks fail or struggle, the incubator often gets the blame â but in most cases, the real […]