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We found 13 results for category 'Incubation'

Q: Why do so few hatcheries sell Red Star hatching eggs?

A: "Red Stars" are hybrid birds; the rooster is one breed while the hen is another. Because of the genetics of the two breeds, the Red Star chicks are... read more

Q: How do I start my own small hatchery business from my home?

A: That's a complex question. If you would like to turn your home or farm into a hatchery and begin selling baby chicks to other people, we'd first... read more

Q: How do I calibrate my hygrometer?

A: Hatching read more

Q: What is incubation?

A: Incubation is similar to "gestation" in animals that give live birth. It's the process in which the embryo in a fertilized egg develops into a baby... read more

Q: Is the floor surface important with ducks and geese?

A: Yes!--it is very important. As babies, ducklings and goslings need a surface they can grip until their leg muscles and hips are strong, just as with... read more

Q: What is a setter and what is a non-setter in chickens?

A: A setter is a hen who will hatch her eggs. A non-setter is a hen who will not hatch eggs.

The vast majority of chicken breeds will... read more

Q: Can different chicken breeds cross-breed?

A: Yes, they can! There are no problems associated with hatching mixed breed chickens. If you have a rooster in your flock, he will try to breed ALL... read more

Q: Why am I having trouble keeping the temperature steady inside my styrofoam incubator?

A: Of course we can't know for sure what may be causing the problem in your case, but we can try to mention a few things that might typically cause... read more

Q: How do I "calibrate" my incubator thermometer?

A: It's definitely best to calibrate any new thermometer you are using for your incubator. You need to make sure your read more

Q: How do I decide between hatching fertile eggs and buying baby chicks?

A: In almost every case, starting a laying flock with baby chicks will be easier and less expensive than starting one by read more

Q: Is it ever okay to help a chick out of the shell?

A: Generally speaking you will NOT want to intervene in the hatching process when incubating read more

Q: What is candling?

A: Candling is the process of shining a bright light into an egg to have a look at the contents. It used to be done with a candle in a dark room, but... read more

Q: How can I have a successful classroom hatching project?

A: Hatching eggs at school can be a rewarding and enlightening school project! In fact, the founder of My Pet Chicken was first charmed by chickens... read more