Storing hatching eggs: How to maintain the hatchability rate?
Sensitive hatching eggs need appropriate temperature and humidity before being placed in the hatchery, and any error reduces the hatching rate.
Ideal conditions
15-18 degrees Celsius, 70-75% humidity, with good ventilation.
- Constant temperature
- Adequate humidity
- Away from the sun
Storage method
Eggs are placed with the pointed end down and turned daily.
- Daily turning
- Less than 7 days
- Do not wash before storing
Before spawning
Allow the eggs to reach room temperature gradually before placing them in the hatchery.
- Gradual warming
- Hatchery sterilization
- Egg history