Guides — page 55
Helping a chick hatch
If you have a chick that is struggling to hatch, there are a few things you can try to help: It is important to remember that hatching eggs is a natural process, and interference…
Looking Inside the Egg
Candling is the process of holding an egg up to a light source in order to see the inside of the egg and assess its viability. Here are the steps to candle an egg: It is important…
Caring for eggs in the incubator
Here are some tips for caring for eggs in an incubator: Keep the incubator clean and disinfected. Use a mild disinfectant and clean the incubator before and after each use. Keep…
Taking care of fertile eggs before incubation
Here are some tips for taking care of fertile eggs before incubation: I hope these tips help! If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0727 087 285.
Finding fertile eggs
A fertilized poultry egg is an egg that has been fertilized by a rooster’s sperm, resulting in the potential development of a chick. When a hen lays an egg, it can be fertilized…
Remedies for Sick birds
If you suspect that one or more of your birds is sick, it is important to take action as soon as possible to try to treat the illness and prevent it from spreading to other birds…
How to feed your chicks
Feeding Schedule for Brown Egg Layers and Leghorns: 0-6 weeks 20-21% protein chick starter 6-10 weeks16-19% protein pullet grower 18-22 weeks at onset of egg production16-18%…
Caring For Chicks in your backyard
Remember, good egg layers begin with proper care when they are chicks. There is a real advantage of raising your own chicks, you control their diet, medication and everyday care…
Chicken Eggs Candling
Candling is a process used to examine the inside of an egg without breaking it. It involves shining a light through the egg to reveal its contents, allowing you to determine…
Day 18 of incubation period
On day 18 of the chicken egg incubation period, the eggs should be close to hatching. The chicks inside the eggs will have fully developed and will be using their beaks to break…
Keeping Brooder Water Clean
It is important to keep the water in your brooder clean to ensure that your chicks have access to clean, fresh water. Here are some tips for keeping the water clean in your…
Avian Flu
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a highly contagious disease that affects birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys. It is caused by a type of virus known as an…