Tammi at the Weekend HomesteadersDirty hatching eggs can harm hatch rates and spread bacteria like Salmonella. Learn the causes—dirty nesting boxes, wet conditions, or overcrowding—and get tips to prevent contamination by maintaining clean boxes, collecting eggs often, and managing coop hygiene. 🐔
Tammi at the Weekend HomesteadersLearn how to safely collect hatching eggs to ensure a healthy hatch! Keep nesting boxes clean, handle eggs gently to preserve their protective bloom, and collect them frequently to reduce contamination risks. Start biosecurity at the egg for thriving, healthy chicks!
Tammi at the Weekend HomesteadersSourcing healthy hatching eggs is critical to prevent disease. Pathogens can pass from hens (vertical transmission) or infect eggs after laying (horizontal transmission). Learn how to choose clean eggs, handle them safely, and reduce contamination risks
Tammi at the Weekend HomesteadersLearn how to set up a clean, biosecure incubator for successful hatching! From proper cleaning and disinfection to testing temperature and humidity, and placing eggs correctly (pointy-end down or side-rolling), these tips ensure healthy, thriving chicks every time!