Clean, properly handled hatching eggs are an important part of achieving good hatchability. However, one common question among poultry farmers is: Should dirty hatching eggs be washed before placing them in an incubator?
In general, washing hatching eggs is not recommended. The eggshell has a natura...
A hatchery is much more than a room containing an incubator or hatcher. The environment surrounding the machines can have a direct effect on embryo development, hatchability, chick quality and biosecurity.
A properly designed hatchery room should provide stable environmental conditions, adequate ven...