Resources & Recommendations
Resources & Recommendations
At Bee Haven Hens Homestead, we want you to succeed with your hatching and raising journey! Here are our trusted recommendations for equipment, supplies, and helpful resources.
🥚 Hatching Equipment
Incubators
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What You'll Need for Hatching:
- Quality incubator with temperature and humidity control
- Accurate thermometer and hygrometer
- Egg turner (automatic or manual)
- Candling flashlight
- Spray bottle for humidity adjustments
🐣 Brooding Supplies
Essential Brooder Setup:
- Brooder box or tub (at least 2 sq ft per chick)
- Heat lamp with red bulb (or brooder plate)
- Thermometer to monitor brooder temperature
- Chick feeder and waterer
- Pine shavings or bedding (avoid cedar)
- Chick starter feed (non-medicated recommended)
📚 Helpful Guides & Tips
Incubation Basics:
- Temperature: 99.5°F for forced air incubators
- Humidity: 50-55% days 1-18, 65-70% days 19-21
- Turn eggs 3-5 times daily (stop on day 18)
- Let eggs rest 24 hours after arrival before incubating
Brooding Basics:
- Week 1: Keep brooder at 95°F
- Reduce temperature by 5°F each week
- Provide fresh water and chick starter feed daily
- Watch for signs of chilling (huddling) or overheating (panting)
🔗 Additional Resources
Organizations & Certifications:
Local Resources:
- Find your local feed store for chick starter and supplies
- Connect with local poultry clubs and breeders
- Locate an avian veterinarian in your area
💡 Questions?
Check out our FAQ page for answers to common questions, or contact us at beehavenhenshomestead.com
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