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 […]
GAS vs ELECTRICITY – Which is Cheaper for Brooding Chickens?
Many poultry farmers ask whether gas or electricity is cheaper for heating chicken coops and brooding chicks.???? Gas Price: R350 for a 9kg cylinder⚡ Electricity Price: R4.50 per kWh ✅ […]
When does a broiler fertile embryo start to grow ?
Many poultry farmers are surprised to learn that a broiler fertile embryo can begin developing before it even enters the incubator! A broiler embryo starts meaningful development once the egg […]
Growing Broilers in a Greenhouse — Smarter Farming for the Modern Age!
???????? 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 […]