Incubation and Embryology - University of Illinois

Incubation Troubleshooting

Chicks too small.

Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Measure
Small eggs.

Set nothing under 23-oz. per dozen (large).

Low humidity during egg-holding and/or incubation

Maintain proper humidity levels during egg-holding period and throughout incubation and hatching cycle.

High temperature

Maintain proper temperature throughout incubation and hatching cycle.

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