Hatching Chicken Eggs Part 3 – Selecting, Setting & Candling
I’m excited; it’s time to set your eggs! In 21 days or so, you’ll have chicks! Prepare your incubator by heating it to the manufacturer’s recommended temperature and a relative humidity of 58 to 60%. Adjust the vents if necessary. You’ve been storing eggs selected for this purpose. It’s time to select the freshest, best…
Hatching Chicken Eggs Using Incubators – Part Two
So you’ve chosen your model and you have your incubator. You’ve decided where to locate it and you’ve thoroughly cleaned it. Now is the time to make sure everything is working properly before you set your eggs. You’ll remember from last week that there are two types of incubators; still-air and forced-air. Each type will…
Hatching Chicken Eggs Using Incubators
This week in our “Basics” series, we’ll talk about chicken egg incubators and what type would work best for you. There are incubators available for sale that will handle whatever needs or future plans you may have. They can handle anywhere from a few eggs up to 75,000. There are kerosene or oil models available…
Selecting & Storing Chicken Eggs For Hatching
In this issue, we’ll talk about selecting eggs to hatch, their care, handling and storage. If you will be purchasing fertile eggs, be sure to use a reputable supplier. You can mail order fertile eggs but it will likely be cheaper if you can find a local source. If you will be breeding your hens…
