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What are the reasons for rotten, exploded eggs during incubation

Eggs can become rotten or explode due to the following reasons: Eggs become infected with infectious diseases from the parent flock (Salmonella bacteria). Wet and dirty bedding or laying nests leads to infections of the egg with bacteria (e.g. Pseudomonas, E.coli, etc.). Eggs have been wet prior to setting. Improper egg cleaning procedures a) Cleaning

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What are the reasons for dead embryos at an early incubation stage?

Dead embryos at early stage can be caused by: A diseased parent flock. Improper nutrition of breeders e.g. the use of mouldy feed or feed lacking micronutrients Eggs are cracked, dirty or wet. Improper egg cleaning and fumigation. Eggs stored improperly or for too long before incubation. Improper incubation parameters such as too high or

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