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Tips for Hatching

We carry a variety of hatching eggs: Guinea Fowl, Gamebird, Turkey, Duck and of course Chicken. Whether you’ve incubated eggs before or are trying for the first time, Meyer Hatchery has insider tips for every step of incubation and hatching. Blog posts, YouTube videos, and more! You’re sure to learn something new!

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Guide to Incubating and Hatching Chicken Eggs

Follow our 7-step guide to successfully hatch chicken eggs in your own incubator. We dive into all parts of the incubating and hatching process to support your most successful hatch!

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How are Hatching Eggs Packed for Safe Shipping?

Interested in ordering hatching eggs, but concerned about having them shipped? Check out how we pack our hatching eggs for safe shipping!

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Incubating and Hatching Eggs

Incubating and hatching your poultry properly is important for a positive outcome. Meyer Hatchery helps you learn great incubating techniques for chickens, ducks, quail, and turkey hatching eggs!

Book Recommendations from Meyer Hatchery
Let's Hatch Chicks by Lisa Steele Children's Book at Meyer Hatchery
A Guide to Better Hatching by Janet Stromberg Meyer Hatchery
Hatching and Brooding Your Own Chicks by Gail Damerow Meyer Hatchery

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Blog Posts

Check out all of our blog posts for all things incubating and hatching. We cover incubating and hatching chicken, duck, quail, and more!
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Eggshells in the Garden

Eggshells in the Garden

Don’t toss those eggshells! Discover simple ways to reuse them in your garden, compost, and worm bin for healthier soil and plants.

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Incubating During a Power Outage

Incubating During a Power Outage

Power outages during incubation can be stressful, but they don’t always mean a failed hatch. Learn practical tips to protect your hatching eggs during a blackout, from using a UPS battery backup to insulating your incubator and knowing when cooling the eggs may actually help. With a little preparation, your hatch can still be a success.

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How to Successfully Hatch Eggs with a Broody Hen

How to Successfully Hatch Eggs with a Broody Hen

A broody hen can be a determined (and wonderful!) way to grow your flock naturally. With fertile, fresh eggs and a safe, cozy nesting space, your hen will have the best chance of success. From proper egg handling and pest-free bedding to providing food, water, and minimal disturbance, a little preparation goes a long way. With just some light monitoring—like occasional candling—most hens will instinctively take it from there and hatch their chicks with ease.

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Help Desk Articles

If you haven’t already, don’t miss out on visiting the Meyer Hatchery Help Desk. We have topics on all things incubating and hatching and great resources on other poultry topics, too. You’re sure to learn something new!

How Long Can I Store Fertile Eggs Before Incubation? Meyer Hatchery Help Desk Article
Chicken Hatching Eggs Breed Key Meyer Hatchery
Incubation Troubleshooting Meyer Hatchery Help Desk