Incubation Troubleshooting RSS

Even with good equipment and the best intentions, not every egg will hatch. When chicks fail to hatch or struggle, it’s easy to blame the incubator — but most issues trace back to the conditions the embryo experienced along the way. Before you even set eggs: successful hatching starts with healthy breeder birds on a balanced diet. Well-fed hens and roosters produce stronger embryos with better hatchability and vigour. Pair that with careful egg handling and you’re already ahead. Healthy breeding stock on good feed is the foundation of hatch success. Pre-Incubation Checklist (Do These Every Time) Store eggs correctly:...

Humidity is the #1 reason hatches fail. Learn how to set, measure, and adjust it correctly — including vent tips, surface-area tricks, and a balanced look at “dry hatching.”

Turning eggs during incubation is vital to healthy chick development. Whether using a manual method or an automatic turner, regular movement keeps embryos from sticking to the shell and ensures even growth. In this week’s guide, we explore turning frequency, positioning, and the helpful features built into modern incubators like day counters, adjustable turning intervals, and automatic lockdown stop.

Week 3: Mid-Incubation Checkpoints
By week 3, your eggs are well on their way, but this is the stage where small mistakes can cost you. Candling now shows you which eggs are fertile, how the air cells are developing, and whether any need to be removed. Getting humidity right is critical — too high or too low and you’ll see it in the air cell size and hatch results. In this week’s guide, we cover candling tips, troubleshooting mid-incubation problems, and how to fine-tune your incubator settings so you stay on track for a strong hatch.

Success starts before your incubator is even switched on. Learn how freshness, storage, and handling affect hatch rates — and why egg quality matters most.