This is the location where the young are hand-fed and raised. The nursery can be a designated room in a home, or it may be a separate building. Often the hatcher is incorporated into the nursery area. It is preferable to have a separate area for the incubators, if possible. The nursery should be a low traffic area, and should be kept scrupulously clean.
Carpeted floors are problematic for cleaning.
Wood, tile or linoleum is preferable. The nursery should be climate controlled, with HEPA filters and good air exchange. It must be stressed that only birds hatched at the facility should be raised in the nursery. The nursery should have a method to accurately weigh neonates. Biosecurity is very important when dealing with baby birds that do not have strong immune systems.