Reptile egg incubation often looks easier than it really is. Many breeders assume that once the eggs are placed in a reptile egg incubator, nature takes over. In reality, incubation is a controlled biological process in which small mistakes can lead to signi...
Raising baby chicks at home feels a bit like running a tiny daycare. The residents are loud, hungry, curious, and very sensitive...
Keeping chickens sounds simple. Feed them. Give them water. Collect eggs. Then winter arrives, daylight shrinks, and egg baskets...
Egg incubation helps chicks develop inside the egg until they hatch. An incubator controls heat and moisture. Temperature helps the chick grow. Humidity controls how much water the egg loses. Both must stay balanced for a healthy hatch.
If you hatch eggs for a living or manage multiple hatches each month, you already know the challenges. Temperature swings can ru...
Hatching eggs at home is more than just putting eggs in a warm place. Successful hatching depends on three main factors: a stabl...
Did you know that humidity plays a key role in successful egg hatching? A hygrometer is essential for monitoring humidity levels...
Many people struggle with low hatch rates because they use the wrong tray size in their incubator. When eggs do not sit right, they do not rotate well, and this can lead to poor results. A proper egg tray for incubator use is key to safe, steady hatching.
Hatching chicks in winter can be hard because the weather is freezing. Chicks need warm air and the right level of moisture to grow inside the egg. Even small temperature drops can slow them down. This is why winter hatching needs more care and attention.
If you are new to hatching eggs, candling may feel a bit scary at first. But don’t worry. It’s much easier than it sounds. Think of egg candling as holding a tiny flashlight to the egg to peek at the little life growing inside. It’s a gentle way to check if ...