The Basics Of Egg Incubation & Hatching Chicks
March 28, 2023If you have a rooster, egg incubation could be a viable way to grow your flock. Here are some basics for getting started with hatching your own chicks.
If you have a rooster, egg incubation could be a viable way to grow your flock. Here are some basics for getting started with hatching your own chicks.
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Adding a smart temperature and humidity controller to your incubator will cost you less than $50, but the devices might just save your next hatch.
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If you’ve got some hens and at least one rooster, you may consider hatching your own eggs with an incubator. Here’s a look at some popular models.