Optimum embryo temperature 

As incubators get larger, it becomes more difficult to create the same conditions throughout. Air temperature, air velocity and air humidity are all crucial factors. The challenge is to tailor the conditions to each stage of the incubation process.

HatchTech has the answer, thanks to its Laminar Airflow technique  in which the air is gradually distributed and optimised section by section. This ensures that conditions are uniform throughout the unit and prevents fluctuations in embryo temperature. Guaranteeing lower mortality and superior chick quality.   

Uniform temperature

HatchTech conducted research into the influence of higher temperatures (102.02 versus 100.04 °F) on chick quality. Hatchling development was measured using the yolk-free body mass (YFBM).  The YFBM of layer hatchlings incubated at the high eggshell temperature was 37.7 g and 0.7 g lower compared with layer hatchlings incubated at a normal eggshell temperature. 

Hatch window

Uniformity in chicks does not necessarily mean healthy chicks. Forcing a short hatch window gets chicks off to a poor start in life. Chicks are being forced out of the egg, which is detrimental to their health. In many cases, this is purely the result of variable conditions in the incubator, causing uneven embryo development. Laminar Airflow guarantees constant conditions. Embryo development is more even and the eggs hatch in a natural and animal-friendly way, at a time when the chicks are ready for it. The result is a better start in life for every chick.