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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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:“How long can chicks safely stay in the hatcher after they hatch?” 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 don’t hatch the way you expected. Melo Trading’s Compensation Program is here to help you get peace of mind […]