Temperature and humidity are critical for successful incubation; optimal temperature is around 99.5°F (37.5°C) and humidity levels should range 40-50% during incubation and 65-70% during hatching.

If you want to keep eggs warm to hatch, you’ll need an incubator. You could buy one off the shelf, but they’re not so complex — just a nicely-controlled warm box you could easily whip up yourself. As ...

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This video shows how I diy a cheap incubator to give it extra insulation and a longer operating life using some duck eggs as an example. I also chat about blood line renewal in poultry, buying eggs ...