Hatching Eggs Guide

An increasing number of individuals are becoming engaged in the incubation

and hatching of eggs of domestic birds. Often their interest in incubation

stems from a desire to maintain a small home flock to produce eggs for home

use or to maintain and develop a flock of “fancy†birds as a hobby. Others

are interested in incubation as a class or science project or class demonstration.

This circular is designed to assist those who want to incubate a small number

of eggs. It includes general principles concerning the care and incubation of

hatching eggs. When appropriate, special comments are made about the

peculiarities of certain species.

Egg Hatching Guide