Incubation Troubleshooting
Many dead germs.
Probable Cause | Suggested Corrective Measure |
Temperature too high or too low in incubator.
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Check accuracy of thermometer. Operate incubator
at proper temperature
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Lack of ventilation.
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Provide adequate ventilation of the incubator
room and proper openings of the incubator ventilators. Do not recirculate
foul air. Supply 100 percent fresh, tempered air.
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Improper turning of eggs.
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Turn eggs hourly, or, at least, at regular intervals eight times daily. |