Overview

The book gives a practical procedures needed for successful incubation of chicken eggs from the arrival and quality control of hatching eggs including successful incubation of chicken eggs till the placement of day-old chicks in the farm.

It is a unique book because it not only gives theoretical information about incubation of eggs on a large-scale basis but also provides practical approach in the form of troubleshooting charts based on gross observation of discarded eggs and its diagnosis.

It would be helpful as a practical guideline for field diagnosis of faults in hatchability, not only at the flock level but also during incubation.

Important Sections

There is a section which deals with important diseases relevant to hatchery-borne infections.

Target Audience

The book is written with the commercial industry in mind because of the difficulties faced by breeders, farmers, managers, and technicians of hatcheries in realizing the genetic potential of present-day breeding stock.

Additional Content

The book contains a vivid description about the establishment and working of a modern hatchery.

Use this book as a reference, but don’t forget the importance of nature.