Incubation
Eggs being put onto hatching trays
The avian embryo is amazing and exciting. In only three weeks, a small clump of cells with no characteristic features of any single animal species changes into an active, newly hatched chick. A study of this transformation is educational and interesting, and gives us insight into how humans are formed. This publication will help you study the formation of the egg and the avian embryo. It includes plans for two small incubators so you can build one. You can buy small commercially-built incubators at stores selling farm and educational supplies. By: Dr. Tom Smith, Mississippi State University.
This colorful poster provides a visual chronology of bobwhite quail embryo development in the egg throughout the incubation process. The poster would be useful for teaching embryology as part of a science curriculum. For best quality, print on large paper, such as 16" x 24". Hard copies are available from Dr. Joe Hess, Poultry Science, Auburn University
Most producers set as many eggs as their breeders produce. If incubator space is the limiting factor, it is more profitable to select the better quality eggs for incubating. By: Dr. Tom Smith, Mississippi State University.
This colorful poster provides a visual chronology of chicken embryo development in the egg throughout the incubation process. The poster would be useful for teaching embryology as part of a science curriculum and for those interested in chicken husbandry. For best quality, print on large paper, such as 16" x 24". Hard copies are available from Dr. Joe Hess, Poultry Science, Auburn University
Trouble shooting causes and remedy suggestions in a table format. By: R. A. Ernst, F.A. Bradley, M.E. Delany, U.K. Abbott and R.M. Craig, Animal Science Department, University of California, Davis.
Prepared by Michael Wineland, Extension Poultry Specialist, and Carmen Christopher, North Carolina State University
Well done site with plenty of graphics and help troubleshooting a hatching problem. By: R. A. Ernst, F.A. Bradley, UK Abbott and R.M. Craig, Animal Science Department, University of California, Davis.
Prepared by Michael J. Wineland, Extension Poultry Specialist, North Carolina State University
MSU Extension
for gamebird and small poultry flock owners. By: Dr. Tom Smith, Mississippi State University.
This publication is designed to help farmers, science teachers, and students incubate and brood small numbers of chicks. The information applies, in general, to most other commonly incubated poultry and game bird species. By: Melvin L. Hamre, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota.
By Ralph Ernst, U of CA
Many domestic bird owners incubate eggs to help sustain their flock over time. This fact sheet is designed to assist those who wish to incubate small numbers of domestic poultry eggs. By: Phillip J. Clauer, Poultry Extension Specialist, VA. Tech.
Great old publication from Clemson University
By: Dr. Tom Smith, Mississippi State University. When incubation of eggs fails, indications are often available that a well trained professional uses for diagnosing the causes for failure. The information listed below includes the more common symptoms for incubation failures, the causes for each symptom, and the recommended corrective measures.
This colorful poster provides a visual chronology of ringneck pheasant embryo development in the egg throughout the incubation process. The poster would be useful for teaching embryology as part of a science curriculum. For best quality, print on large paper, such as 16" x 24". Hard copies are available from Dr. Joe Hess, Poultry Science, Auburn University
A good manual to help you set up an organized program for hatchery quality control. By: J.M. Mauldin, University of Georgia.
Prepared by Michael Wineland, Extension Poultry Specialist, and Carmen Christopher, North Carolina State University
