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A Guide to Hatching Eggs: How Long Do Chickens Take to Hatch?

Is it your first hatching season? While hatching eggs might seem like a simple process that takes care of itself, there are a few quirks that you will want to keep in mind. One of the most important starting points is asking the question: what is the typical incubation period for a chicken egg? So How Long Do Chickens Take to Hatch? The short answer is: under normal conditions, and given proper care, chicken eggs will naturally take 21 days to hatch. While this is the average, this can sometimes vary slightly, with some taking just a little over or...
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6 tips to help improve your hatch rates when incubating eggs

We asked all the time, what sort of hatch rates will I get using this incubator? Our answer is always the same as there are so many factors that will affect your hatch rate that getting a good quality incubator is only one piece of the puzzle. Below I will go through a few vital points that you need to consider in order to get the best results possible. Get them all right and you should be hatching in the 90% range but get any of them wrong and you could be disappointed come hatch day. The good news is you...
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The Best Chicken Brooder to Save on your Electricity Bills

Take the hassle of getting the settings correct and save time and money with the CHICKPLATE chicken brooder from Brookfield Poultry Equipment.

Which is the best egg incubator to buy in Australia?

Which is the best egg incubator to buy in Australia?

We have 2 main brands, the GQF incubators from the US and the Borotto range of incubators from Italy. Both are high quality, reliable machines but it will depend on a range of factors including your exact needs and of course your budget. 

I will give you a brief overview of the incubator models we stock so that you can make a more informed decision when you are ready to invest.

Happy hatching!

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