How Long Do Eggs Stay In An Incubator?

Fertile eggs should be incubated within a week after they are laid. Incubation time is 21 days on an average. Quail eggs, in particular, take around 18 to 20 days before they hatch, with lockdown sometime around day 15 or 16.

How Many Times Do You Turn An Egg In An Incubator?

Eggs should be turned at least thrice a day at regular intervals, although more often is ideal, especially for certain species such as parrots and birds of prey. Remember to stop turning the eggs three days before they are due to hatch, a point called lockdown.

What Is The Temperature Of An Incubator?

Different types of eggs have different temperature and humidity needs, and thus take different lengths of time to hatch. On average, the temperature needs to be around 37.5ºC in a forced-air incubator, while 38 - 39ºC if in a still-air incubator.

What Happens If The Humidity Is Too High In An Incubator?

Humidity levels need to be consistently at 50-60% until lockdown, at which time it should be raised to 65-70%. If humidity is too high, the chicks will not dry out properly after hatching and may drown. High humidity also makes the air space smaller and the chick larger, affecting its respiration.

Feed & Supplements

Due to a high demand we now stock a full range of starter crumbles as well as some additives and treats to keep your flock healthy and happy!

Poultry Feed in Australia - All the Feed & Supplements Your Flock Needs

If you want your birds to be as healthy as possible, the best way to do it is by giving them high quality feed and supplements. What they eat will determine how strong, lively, and resistant they will be against disease.

What You Need to Know About Our Poultry Feeds in Australia

Poultry feed is commonly found in pellet form and is made from a mixture of cereal grains, vegetable or animal protein, and nutritional additives. This combination ensures that the poultry will get the best possible nutritional profile to help achieve their full growth potential.

There is also a starter feed option, which is formulated to meet the dietary needs of chicks and assist in maintaining their overall health. This feed is high in protein, vitamins, and minerals and is given to chicks from a day old to 6 weeks of age.

If you want the best quality starter feed then check out our Game Bird Starter Crumbles, Duck & Goose Starter, and our Turkey Starter. All varieties are nutritionally balanced and will help boost meat yield and promote good overall health.

Aside from poultry feed, we also provide a range of supplements. These are available as dried insects packed with natural protein and are intended to supplement regular feed by providing more nutrition. Supplements ensure that your birds are getting the right balance of vitamins and minerals to support healthy growth and development.

Check out our very own Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae, our Freeze-Dried Mealworms, and our Insect Mix.

Essential Vitamins and Minerals in Poultry Supplements and Feed

When you feed your poultry with our nutritional products, you can be sure that they’re receiving all they need to grow and maintain optimal health. Our feed and supplements contain the following:

Thiamine (B1) - helps with appetite
Riboflavin (B2) - helps with egg production
Vitamin B12 - fights off anaemia
Vitamin E - helps with growth, reproduction, and disease resistance
Folic Acid - assists with proper growth and egg production
Choline - prevents fatty liver
Calcium - improves the quality of the egg shell
Copper - also fights off anaemia
Manganese - for reproduction and development
Zinc - increases body weight

Reach Out to Us

Discover a whole new level of nutrition for your flock. Do you have questions about our poultry feed in Australia? Not quite sure which one of our poultry supplements is right for your needs? Please contact us. We’d love to help!