Duck egg incubation is the process of hatching duck eggs using an incubator. This guide helps beginners and small poultry keeper...
Imagine you are watching eggs in your incubator. One chick has pipped, but hours pass with no progress. You start to wonder if something is wrong. This is often how a shrink-wrapped chick is first noticed. A shrink wrapped chic...
Egg incubation helps turn fertile eggs into healthy chicks or hatchlings. The appropriate temperature maintains the embryo's gro...
If you raise backyard chickens, you’ve probably heard of the deep litter method (also called deep bedding). Some chicken keepers swear by it for reducing coop cleanouts and improving winter warmth, while others worry about odors or health iss...
Hatching eggs in the classroom helps students learn through real experience. They observe life as it grows rather than merely re...
Many people feel excited when they start hatching eggs. They expect every egg to hatch. That often does not happen. Egg hatching...
Caring for chickens during the winter doesn’t have to be difficult. Chickens are naturally cold-hardy, and with a few simple steps, you can keep your flock healthy and comfortable through the colder months. Prepare the Coop Your goal is a dry,...
Many beginners start hatching eggs with excitement. The waiting time often feels long. Eggs do not hatch quickly. They need stea...
For years, the GQF HovaBator has been one of the most trusted tabletop incubators for hobbyists, classrooms, and small-scale poultry keepers. Its simple, preset operation and lightweight styrofoam design made it a go-to choice for beginner an...
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...