Hatching and brooding small numbers of chicks Melvin L. Hamre This publication is designed to help farmers, science teachers, and students incubate and brood small numbers of chicks. The information applies, in general, to most other commonly incubated poultry and game bird species. Free Crack File For Autocad 2010 there.

Your county extension agent and extension poultry specialists can provide additional information. Usb Flash Drives Ggsemc. Hatching and brooding small numbers of chicks An incubator is an enclosure having controlled temperature, humidity, and ventilation.

The information in this extension folder is a guide for the general operation of a small, still-air incubator. Small incubators can be purchased, or you can make your own. If you have a commercial model, follow the instructions supplied with the unit. If the instructions have been lost, write to the manufacturer for a new set giving the model number and a complete description of the incubator. Obtaining hatching eggs Most eggs sold in stores are not fertile and cannot be hatched.

Fertile eggs must be ordered from hatcheries or from poultry farmers having roosters in their flocks. Check with potential suppliers well in advance. Your county extension agent or extension poultry specialist may be able to suggest a source. Hatching eggs should be incubated within 1 week to 10 days after they are laid. Hatchability declines rapidly when incubation is postponed for more than 10 days. Until they are incubated, hatching eggs should be stored in cartons or cases–large end up–at 40 to 70° F. Is best) with a relative humidity of about 75 percent.