The incubation environment must also be carefully controlled throughout the incubation process. Successful incubation of eggs by the inexperienced poultryman can be accomplished if temperature, humidity, ventilation and turning of eggs are correctly conducted. The recommendations discussed in the following publications and discussions can help the amateur or experienced hatchery person obtain excellent results. Return to top of page Publications Hatching Quality Chicks discusses the procedures to follow when incubating eggs from most bird species found on farms. The Avian Embryo discusses the creation of life process for the chick from conception, through egg formation and embryo development, and hatching of the chick.
Information is also available for preparing several classroom experiments and exhibits.
Return to top of page Other Reproduction Information Hatchery Management is a manual that addresses the practical problems often faced when incubating eggs. Care and Incubation of Hatching Eggs is a tutorial for properly storing and incubating hatching eggs. Troubleshooting Incubation Failures consists of diagnoses for problems encountered while incubating eggs. Included with the symptoms are causes and corrective measures to take. Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.