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Even the healthiest chicks can sometimes face issues like pasty butt, splay leg, or dehydration. Learn how to recognise early warning signs and keep your chicks healthy and thriving with these simple, vet-approved prevention tips.

Set your chicks up for success. This week covers brooder setup, warmth, bedding, feeding, hydration, and simple checks to keep your new chicks healthy from day one.

Even with good equipment and the best intentions, not every egg will hatch. When chicks fail to hatch or struggle, it’s easy to blame the incubator — but most issues trace back to the conditions the embryo experienced along the way. Before you even set eggs: successful hatching starts with healthy breeder birds on a balanced diet. Well-fed hens and roosters produce stronger embryos with better hatchability and vigour. Pair that with careful egg handling and you’re already ahead. Healthy breeding stock on good feed is the foundation of hatch success. Pre-Incubation Checklist (Do These Every Time) Store eggs correctly:...

Humidity is the #1 reason hatches fail. Learn how to set, measure, and adjust it correctly — including vent tips, surface-area tricks, and a balanced look at “dry hatching.”

Turning eggs during incubation is vital to healthy chick development. Whether using a manual method or an automatic turner, regular movement keeps embryos from sticking to the shell and ensures even growth. In this week’s guide, we explore turning frequency, positioning, and the helpful features built into modern incubators like day counters, adjustable turning intervals, and automatic lockdown stop.