Incubation Troubleshooting
Rough, congested or poorly healed navels.
| Probable Cause | Suggested Corrective Measure |
| High temperature or wide temperature variations.
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Maintain proper temperature levels throughout
incubation and hatching cycle.
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| Excessive humidity in hatcher after transfer.
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Use less humidity first 24 to 36 hours after
transfer.
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| Embryos infected prior to transfer or during
hatching.
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Set only clean, uncracked eggs. Check hatcher sanitation procedures. Make sure hatcher and hatch trays have been thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, after each hatch. |