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Expert Tips & Essential Products for a Healthy Breeding Season Spring is just around the corner, and for poultry keepers, it marks the start of breeding season. The secret to great hatch rates and strong chicks lies in preparation—making sure your flock is in peak condition before the first eggs go into the incubator. At Uneek Poultry, we know that small details make a big difference. Our team combines hands-on experience with the very best products to help you prepare your flock for success. Here’s our step-by-step guide. 1) Select & Prepare the Healthiest Breeding Stock A strong breeding season...

The Truth About Chicken Sex Determination At Uneek Poultry, we get asked this a lot: “If I adjust the temperature during incubation, can I hatch more hens?” It’s a persistent myth—but it’s not true. In this article, we’ll explore the facts behind this popular belief, and why science says it simply doesn’t work for chickens. The Origin of the Myth Some reptiles—like turtles and crocodiles—can have their sex influenced by egg temperature. This process is called temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD). Naturally, chicken keepers started wondering: could this apply to poultry? Here’s the Truth Chickens don’t work like reptiles. In birds,...

Why UV Egg Candlers Are Changing the Game for Poultry Keepers At Uneek Poultry, we believe every hatch should start with confidence — and that begins with inspecting your eggs the smart way. Our newly updated Origin Series UV Egg Candler helps you do just that. What Is a UV Egg Candler? A UV egg candler is a special tool that uses ultraviolet light (around 365nm wavelength) to reveal hidden details in an eggshell that are invisible under normal light. Unlike standard candlers that just show shadows inside the egg, UV candlers highlight important surface-level clues that can make or...

Why You Need a UPS for Your Incubator – Protect Every Hatch If you’re serious about hatching eggs, a reliable power supply is just as important as the incubator itself. At Uneek Poultry, we offer Online UPS systems to protect your incubator during blackouts, storms, or power fluctuations. Let’s make sure every hatch counts – even during a storm. What a UPS is Why it's essential for incubators How to choose the right size How to set it up What is a UPS? A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a backup device that provides power instantly when your main electricity source...

(And How to Control It During Incubation) When it comes to successful incubation, humidity control is just as important as temperature — and in winter, it can become a silent challenge. Cold weather doesn't just mean your incubator works harder to maintain temperature. It also affects the air’s ability to hold moisture, which can quietly throw off your entire hatch if not managed properly. Why Humidity Drops in Winter Cooler air holds less moisture than warm air. That means even if you live in a humid area, once the air gets cold and is pulled into your incubator, it can...