Aspergillosis is one of the most underestimated killers in poultry farming. It doesn’t spread bird-to-bird like a virus, yet it can wipe out chicks quickly—especially in hatcheries and brooders. Understanding […]
What Is a Break Test?
A break test involves carefully opening unhatched eggs after hatch day and examining what’s inside. The embryo’s development stage and condition tell you where the problem occurred—before incubation, during early […]
Common Hatching Problems — 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 — but in most cases, the real […]
Hatchery success tips.
Fam, can we be honest for a minute? ❤️ Operating a hatchery is NOT a “switch on and hope for the best” business. I see so many farmers losing chicks […]
Hatchery Booking Form
Booking form for any hatchery to track egg incubation and hatching and to assist farmers and hatcheries with administration and marketing of dayold chicks . The captured data is used […]
How incubation and hatching works
Before incubation, a fertilized egg can be stored for a maximum of 7-10 days in a cool room kept at a steady 15 to 18 °C (not in the refrigerator […]
Hatch statistics
Many numbers and statistics are quoted by incubator manufacturers , farmers and users to communicate their success in hatching eggs. Many muddle numbers which make it difficult to appreciate whether […]
Importance of quality hatchery equipment
Today I’m sharing this straight, practical, and from experience. Let’s talk real poultry, real hustle. ???????????? If there’s one thing I’ve learnt running a small but growing hatchery here in […]
A fertile egg journey to a broiler at 6 weeks
Fam, here’s something many new farmers overlook…A 6-week broiler actually starts its journey 9 WEEKS before you sell it.Yebo, that bird you deliver at Week 6 started long before it […]
Transporting Fertile Eggs the Right Way
???????? Transporting Fertile Eggs the Right Way: Protect Hatchability From Farm to Incubator Transporting fertile eggs might look simple, but a few degrees, a few bumps, or a bit of […]