Hatch Out
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This document provides instructions for hatching chicks in an incubator. It outlines the steps to take when hatching begins on day 21 such as setting up a brooder box with litter, feed, and water for the chicks. It also describes potential issues that could occur during hatching like delayed hatching due to low temperature or draggy hatch due to high temperature. The document provides guidance on cleaning the incubator after hatch and returning any uneaten eggs or leftover chicks.
Hatch Out
- 1. Hatch out • Plan to remove chicks once a day, as every time incubator is opened, warm moist air escapes. Avoid chilling of wet chicks. • Some chicks may be late in hatching, so you can leave remaining un hatched eggs up to two days longer.
- 2. When Hatching Begins -- Day 21 • Set up a brooder box. • Get out feeder and waterer. • Place wood shavings or other suitable class "smaller" litter in the bottom of the brooder box. • Regulate the temperature around 95 degrees F.
- 3. • Provide water and feed for chicks after they are placed in the brooder box. Place marbles or rocks in the waterer to keep chicks from drowning. • Return hatched chicks to the Extension Office or take them to the farm at the agreed upon time.
- 4. After Hatch • Clean your incubator with a diluted bleach solution. • Allow to dry. • Wash and dry feeder and waterer. • Put incubator and other equipment away for next year. • Return evaluation.
- 5. • Dead Embryos Before hatching time. Eggs haven't been turned at least 3 times a day. • Lack of ventilation. • Incubator temperature set too high or too low. • Breeder flock having poor hatchability or fed inadequate ration.
- 6. • Eggs pipped but not hatched (Chick pecks hole through shell) Chicks dead in shells. Sticky chicks Shells sticking to chicks. Low average humidity. • Low average temperature. • Low humidity at hatching time. • Excessive high temperature for short period.
- 7. • Hatching too early With bloody navels. Temperature too high. • Delayed hatch Eggs not pipping until 21st day or later. Temperature too low. • Draggy hatch Some chicks hatch early, but hatch is slow in finishing. Temperature too high.
- 8. • Crippled chicks Abnormalities in development. • Poor nutrition of hens. • Incubator temperature too high.