HATCHERY OPERATIONS

The Hatchery Operations module provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage the incubation and hatching of poultry eggs in a hatchery environment. The module focuses on the correct handling and storage of fertile eggs, proper preparation and operation of incubators, and maintaining suitable conditions such as temperature, humidity, ventilation, and egg turning to ensure high hatchability. It also covers key management practices including egg candling, embryo development monitoring, sanitation and biosecurity measures, and chick handling after hatching. By the end of the module, learners will be able to operate hatchery equipment effectively, prevent contamination and disease spread, and produce healthy, high-quality chicks for poultry production.