Hatching Tips

Hatching eggs can be a rewarding experience!

Following these tips can help increase your hatch rate and give your chicks the best start possible. 

Before Incubation

. Allow eggs to rest for 12-14 hours after arrival,pointy end down, 

before placing them in the incubator.

.Do not wash hatching eggs.

 Washing removes the 

natural bloom that protects the egg. 

                                                                                                   . Store eggs at 55-65 F 

if you are not setting them immediately.

. Set the eggs within 7 days 

of receiving the best results.

Incubator Setup 

.Run your incubator 24 hours

 before setting eggs. 

to ensure temperature and humidity are stable.

. Forced-air incubator: 99.5 F

.Still-air incubation: 101 F

. Ideal humidity for days 1-18 is 45-55 %

LockDown (Days 18-21)

. Increase humidity to 65-75 %

. Do Not open the incubator 

unless absolutely necessary.

.Chicks may take up to 24 hours 

after pipping to hatch this is normal.

After Hatch

. Leave chicks in the incubator 

until they are dry and fluffy.

.Move chicks to pre-warmed brooders

 (90 -95 F for week one )

.Provide clean water and chick 

starter feed immediately.

Common Hatching Mistakes to Avoid 

. Opening the incubator too often

.Incorrect humidity levels.

. Temperature fluctuations.

. Helping chicks hatch too soon.

❗Important Notes 

.Hatch rates can vary due to shipping,

incubator type, and handling.

. We cannot guarantee hatch rates,but we do our best to provide quality, fertile eggs. 

🤍Final Tip 

Every hatch is a learning experience. Don't get discouraged- take notes,adjust as needed, and enjoy the process! We are always here to help in any way we can 🫶 The R7 Coop