When the percentage of small chicks does not meet the
standard guidelines, it is necessary to further investigate
the incubation conditions and egg handling and breeder
management procedures, to identify the cause of the
small chicks.
To hatch an optimally developed chick, the most crucial
elements are:
- Embryo temperatures of 100°F until internal pipping
- Turning of the eggs
- Minimum average egg weight loss of 10% at day 18
of incubation
- Adequate gas exchange (O2 availability and removal
of CO2)
If the above mentioned elements are correct, other areas
that can impact chick quality must be investigated such as:
- Bad shell quality
- Breeder flock issues such as health, fertility, and
management
- Egg storage duration and conditions
Continuous monitoring and optimization of these different
areas ensures optimum and uniform chick length and field
performance potential. HatchTech MicroClimer
Setters and Hatchers provide the optimum incubation
environment and produce the longest chicks with the
highest performance potential.
To read more about HatchTech MicroClimer Setters
and Hatchers
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