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    This document discusses analyzing hatchability problems by identifying their origin as issues with the breeder flock, egg handling, or hatchery. It notes that problems originating with the breeder flock would have occurred at least 4 weeks prior. The document outlines general signs of trouble, like infertile eggs, and possible causes such as immature males, too few or many males, extreme weather, or disease in the breeder flock. Corrective actions include adjusting male to female ratios or supplementing young males if issues stem from old breeders.

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    This document discusses analyzing hatchability problems by identifying their origin as issues with the breeder flock, egg handling, or hatchery. It notes that problems originating with the breeder flock would have occurred at least 4 weeks prior. The document outlines general signs of trouble, like infertile eggs, and possible causes such as immature males, too few or many males, extreme weather, or disease in the breeder flock. Corrective actions include adjusting male to female ratios or supplementing young males if issues stem from old breeders.

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    This document discusses analyzing hatchability problems by identifying their origin as issues with the breeder flock, egg handling, or hatchery. It notes that problems originating with the breeder flock would have occurred at least 4 weeks prior. The document outlines general signs of trouble, like infertile eggs, and possible causes such as immature males, too few or many males, extreme weather, or disease in the breeder flock. Corrective actions include adjusting male to female ratios or supplementing young males if issues stem from old breeders.

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    UNIVERSITY

    OF
    Circular 1112
    FLORIDA
    Hatchability problem analysis
    H. R. Wilson*
    University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences / Florida Cooperative Extension Service / John T. Woeste, Dean
    Introduction humidity, turning frequency, ventilation, and
    egg orientation) is a function of the severity of the
    When a problem occurs in hatchability, usually deviation, the length of time of the deviation, and
    it can be categorized as a hatchery, egg handling, the age of the embryo at the time of the deviation.
    or breeder flock problem. If the problem has origi- The manifestation of abnormalities and the embry-
    nated within the breeder flock, it is probable that onic age at which mortality peaks occur due to
    it happened at least 4 weeks earlier, assuming 3 nutritional factors usually depend upon the sever-
    weeks of incubation and 1 week of egg storage. ity of the nutrient deficiency, how long the defi-
    This delay in identifying a problem is costly and ciency has existed, or how long an adequate diet
    may even make it impossible to determine the has been fed to the breeders following a deficiency.
    cause if the effect is of short duration. It is neces- Therefore, depletion rate, repletion rate, egg depo-
    sary to identify the problem as early as possible, sition efficiency, interference from inhibitors, and
    using candling at 1 week of incubation and con- yolk formation time are factors that contribute to
    stantly monitoring unhatched eggs, to minimize the effects manifested in embryonic abnormalities
    the delay in taking corrective measures. Analysis and mortality.
    of hatch debris does not yield definitive diagnoses;
    however, it is a useful tool for determining the
    most likely areas for further examination.
    Troubleshooting:
    It is of utmost importance for hatchery, egg han- General problems
    dling, and breeder farm personnel to work together
    as a team to produce top quality chicks and to iden- 1. Sign: Eggs candle clear; broken out eggs
    tify problems when they occur. Very accurate and show small white-dot germinal disc;
    complete records of the breeder flock (including no blood. Infertile.
    egg production, mortality, morbidity, egg weight,
    shell quality, hatchability, feed consumption, and Causes:
    antibody titers) and the egg history from the nest a. Immature males. Males may need to be
    through the hatchery are essential in providing photostimulated 2 weeks earlier than
    clues to most hatchability problems. Personnel females.
    should be trained in recognizing problems, iden- b. Males with abnormal sperm; females
    tifying causes, and implementing appropriate
    with abnormal egg (germinal disc). This
    corrective measures.
    occurs most often in very young or very
    old breeders.
    The objective of the following outline is to c. Too few males, resulting in infrequent mat-
    suggest possible causes, and corrective measures ing; too many males, resulting in fighting or
    when appropriate, for some of the signs of trouble interference. Ratios of 1:12 to 1:15 for light
    observed when decreased hatchability occurs.
    breeds and 1:10 to 1:12 for heavy breeds are
    suggested.
    General comments
    d. Extreme weather conditions.
    e. Old breeders. Spiking with young males
    The magnitude of the effects of deviations from . .
    may help if the problem is with the male.
    recommended incubation conditions (temperature,
    f. Breeder flock disease. This is often indicated
    *Poultry Science Department, University of Florida, by rough, misshaped, or thin-shelled eggs.
    Gainesville, Florida 32611.

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