The Chicken Encyclopedia: An Illustrated Reference by Gail Damerow

Author:Gail Damerow [Damerow, Gail]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Engineering & Transportation, Engineering, Reference, Encyclopedias, Science & Mathematics, Agriculture, Biology & Life Sciences, Zoology, Encyclopedias & Subject Guides, Veterinary, Science & Math, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Biological Sciences, Ornithology
ISBN: 9781603425612
Amazon: 1603425616
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2012-01-30T05:00:00+00:00

Indian Game \ British term for the Cornish breed.

industrial \ See: breed

INCUBATOR BASICS

Incubators come in a broad range of sizes from small ones that hold only three eggs to large room-sized commercial incubators that hatch thousands of eggs at a time. Practical incubators for home use hold anywhere from a few dozen to a few hundred eggs. Small incubators are generally table-top models with a lid at the top, and may be either forced-air or still-air operated. A large incubator is always forced air; it is built like a cabinet that opens at the side and has pullout trays to hold the eggs. Both table-top and cabinet units range from hands-on models that require frequent attention to digital units that handle everything electronically. The five important features of any incubator are:

• Method of turning

• Airflow control

• Temperature control

• Humidity control

• Ease of cleaning

See also: egg turning; incubation humidity; incubation temperature; incubator/hatcher sanitation; incubator ventilation

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