Candling fertile eggs is one of the most important quality-control checks during incubation. It allows us to identify infertile eggs, early embryo mortality, abnormal development and eggs that should not […]
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Shipping Fertile Eggs by Courier: How It Affects Hatchability
Buying fertile eggs from a breeder far away can give poultry farmers access to better genetics and breeds that may not be available locally. However, there is an important reality […]
Incubation Egg Weight Loss: A Practical Guide to Managing Humidity and Improving Hatch Results
Successful incubation is not only about maintaining the correct temperature and humidity. Egg weight loss is a valuable measurements available to a hatchery.. Measuring how much weight fertile eggs lose […]
Day 18 of Incubation: Transferring Broiler Fertile Eggs to the Hatcher
Transferring broiler fertile eggs on Day 18 is one of the most important stages when hatching broiler fertile eggs. For the first 18 days, the developing embryos remain in the […]
How to Prepare and Maintain Pine Shavings for Brooding Ross 308 Day-Old Chicks
When you receive your first batch of Ross 308 day-old chicks, one of the most important parts of preparing the brooding house is the bedding. Good bedding helps keep chicks warm, dry, […]
Why Every Poultry Farmer Should Own a Hygrometer
Did you know that a hygrometer and humidity is just as important as temperature when incubating fertile eggs? Many poultry farmers carefully monitor their incubator temperature but overlook humidity accuracy—and […]
How to Make Your Own Germination Mix for Strong, Healthy Seedlings
Whether you’re growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, or trees, successful gardening starts with healthy seedlings. One of the biggest factors influencing germination is the quality of your growing medium. A good […]
Egg Shell Temperature (EST)
Many poultry farmers focus on incubator air temperature, but the most important temperature in the incubator is actually the Egg Shell Temperature (EST). This is the temperature the developing embryo […]
Why Ventilation in Days 18–21 Can Make or Break Your Hatch!
The last 3 days before hatch are the most oxygen-hungry days of the whole incubation cycle — and it’s exactly when many farmers get it wrong. Here’s why ventilation matters […]