- 1). Examine eggs for signs of hatching problems. Examples of problems include clear eggs with no visible embryonic development or blood rings in incubated eggs.
- 2). Examine chicks for signs of poor quality or poor health. Problems with chicks include crippled, malformed or weak chicks, large soft-bodied mushy chicks, short down on chicks, excessive yellow down or chicks with labored breathing.
- 3). Examine the breeding males for signs of weakness. Age and stamina of the males can affect the quality of the hatching chicks. Replace older males with younger healthier stock. Ensure all males get a healthy diet and at least three feet of space per bird.
- 4). Inspect incubators and follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Proper temperatures and humidity levels are vital to producing healthy hatched chicks.
- 5). Keep the henhouse clean and remove any birds that show signs of disease immediately.
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