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 […]
đŁ Why Ventilation in Days 18â21 Can Make or Break Your Hatch! đŁ
The last 3 days before hatch are the most oxygen-hungry days of the whole incubation cycle â and it’s exactly when many farmers get it wrong. Here’s why ventilation matters […]
When does a broiler fertile embryo start to grow ? đĄď¸đŁ
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hatchery success tips.
Fam, can we be honest for a minute? â¤ď¸ Operating a hatchery is NOT a âswitch on and hope for the bestâ business. I see so many farmers losing chicks […]