POULTRY INCUBATION AND BROODING by EMMANUEL MWESIGE - HTML preview

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INTRODUCTION TO INCUBATION

AND BROODING

Under this section we shall cover:

 Understanding the life cycle of poultry

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 Selecting the right breeds for incubation

 Types of incubation

 Choosing the right egg incubation

 Selecting eggs for hatching

 Preparing the incubator

 Incubation techniques and best practices

 Temperature, humidity and ventilation control

 Setting eggs

 Turning eggs and managing airflow

 Candling and assessing egg development

 Pre-hatching

 Hatching and caring for chicks

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