A good incubator isn’t everything. Egg quality is essential:
- They must be fertilized, therefore come from breeding with a rooster .
- Recent , ideally less than 10 days old.
- Neither washed nor cracked : their thin natural film is a barrier against infections.
- Regularly sized to ensure even development.
Monitoring and maintenance of incubation
Here are some key actions to optimize your chances:
- Turn the eggs 3 to 5 times a day to prevent the embryo from sticking to the shell.
- Monitor temperature and humidity regularly.
- Stop turning them 3 days before hatching.
- Avoid opening the incubator during this last phase: this could cause the temperature or humidity level to drop suddenly .
A little extra tip: perform a candling (by placing a lamp behind the egg) around the 7th and 14th day to check the development of the embryo.
