Eggs should be collected carefully and stored in good conditions up to setting. Quality of eggs is very important for hatchery results. Sanitizing
eggs before storage is an effective method for killing or decreasing the amount of microorganisms in egg surface. You must know that
sanitation processes does not only kill the bacteria, but it can also kill the chick embryo in the egg. Use proper sanitary procedures.
Ideal egg storage temperature is 12–13 ° ° ° ° C ( 53 -55 F). Store eggs in cool condition between 10 – 20 ° ° ° ° C ( 50 - 68 F) and never let them be
exposed to sunlight. Daily turning of eggs is suggested during storage to maintain hatchability.
Eggs never be stored in refrigerator. 4
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Improper storage of eggs and higher than 7 day storage decrease the egg quality and hatchability.
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Eggs must be stored 1 day minimum before setting.
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For dirty eggs, never use cloths to clean and improper washing procedures.
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Temperature / Humidity Controller
In egg incubation, the most important factor is temperature. Temperature control is provided by electronic controller which manages heater
unit with high precise electronic control system.
Embryos tolerate short term temperature drops, however higher temperatures than ideal affect embryos detrimentally. Be sure that your
temperature setting is true and don't concern about short term cooling of eggs when open cover for water adding or inspections.